Karamba Security to Safeguard Ziehm-Orthoscan’s Imaging Devices

Karamba Security has signed a production agreement for its XGuard software with Ziehm-Orthoscan Inc. a manufacturer of mini C-arm imaging devices for orthopedic procedures. 
 
In its search for a software solution that would meet stringent regulatory requirements and protect its devices against cyberattacks, Ziehm-Orthoscan selected Karamba Security’s XGuard software for its deep security features such as allowlisting and data protection. An important factor in selecting XGuard was its seamless integration, resulting in retrofitting Ziehm-Orthoscan’s existing devices and meeting customer demand, motivated by U.S. Food and Drug Administration cybersecurity regulations. XGuard functions as a bolt-on security layer to the device firmware and does not require R&D changes or product delays.
 
“Protecting our customers’ safety and privacy is a key mission for Ziehm-Orthoscan,” Engineering Vice Presient Robert Selke said. “We were looking for a solution that could be seamlessly applied to our products without delaying time to market, while providing strong security measures. We have found those qualities in Karamba Security’s XGuard, and we are excited to team up with this high-growth company.”
 
Karamba Security’s XGuard Suite is a set of embedded software modules that address evolving cybersecurity threats faced by IoT devices, such as automotive ECUs and medical devices. By integrating XGuard into its imaging devices, Orthoscan has implemented essential security features without disrupting the development or release schedules. XGuard software was applied as a bolt-on layer to Ziehm-Orthoscan firmware, which utilizes Ubuntu, a free, open-source operating system.
 
Key features of Karamba Security’s XGuard Suite include:

• XGuard Device Security: Added to existing firmware, provides critical security functions for runtime integrity without interfering with development timelines or requiring any R&D interference
• XGuard Onboard Security: Provides underlying security such as secure boot, cryptographic libraries and secure storage necessary for protecting medical devices at boot time
• XGuard for Containers and VMs: Extends security to containers and virtual machines, ensuring that they are instantiated from untampered images and securing applications during runtime
• XGuard Monitor: Enables continuous monitoring of security indicators for automated anomaly detection, offering real-time insights into both cybersecurity incidents and system health through customizable dashboards 

“We welcome Ziehm-Orthoscan to Karamba’s customer family that includes Fortune 500 and Global 500 Companies,” Karamba Co-Founder/CEO Ami Dotan stated. “The medical device market is becoming more connected and sophisticated, and as such represents a lucrative attack target for hackers. Ziehm-Orthoscan’s management enhanced its global market dominance by ensuring its customers are protected against cyberattacks. We are privileged to partner with Ziehm-Orthoscan on delivering a new level of security to the medical device market.”
 
Since 2002 Orthoscan has developed imaging devices, with a portfolio that ranges from its TAU family of mini C-arms to the Mobile DI for portable digital imaging. Its solutions target orthopedic surgeons in surgical and clinical environments.
 
Karamba Security provides end-to-end security for IoT products. IoT product manufacturers in medical, automotive, renewable energy, enterprise edge and IoT use Karamba’s products and services to seamlessly protect their connected devices against cyberattacks. The company boasts more than 120 successful engagements with Fortune 500 companies.