Post-Market Surveillance and Vulnerability Remediation for Embedded Devices Training by Tonex
Post-Market Surveillance and Vulnerability Remediation for Embedded Devices Training by Tonex is a comprehensive 2-day workshop tailored to professionals managing the lifecycle and security posture of embedded systems across critical sectors like medical, aerospace, and defense. The course explores post-market risk assessment practices, CVE tracking, coordinated vulnerability disclosure, and patch management frameworks aligned with ISO 14971, NIST IR 8259, and NTIA VEX guidelines. With a specific focus on improving firmware integrity and stakeholder transparency, this course addresses how vulnerability remediation impacts operational security. Effective post-market surveillance significantly improves an organization’s cybersecurity posture by reducing response times and ensuring secure product maintenance over time.
Audience:
- Product Security Engineers
- Embedded System Developers
- Compliance and Regulatory Officers
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Risk Management Teams
- Technical Program Managers
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of post-market surveillance for embedded systems
- Learn structured CVE readiness and disclosure procedures
- Implement effective firmware patching strategies
- Align practices with ISO 14971, NIST IR 8259, and NTIA VEX standards
- Strengthen incident response coordination with stakeholders
- Develop actionable remediation and tracking workflows
Course Modules:
Module 1: Foundations of Post-Market Surveillance
- Key concepts and definitions
- Overview of embedded device lifecycle
- Importance of ongoing risk assessment
- Role of surveillance in compliance
- Integration with design controls
- Common pitfalls and blind spots
Module 2: Standards and Regulatory Alignment
- ISO 14971 risk management framework
- NIST IR 8259 cybersecurity features
- NTIA VEX vulnerability explanation formats
- Mapping industry standards to practice
- Medical device post-market mandates
- Aerospace and defense regulations
Module 3: Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure
- CVD frameworks and timelines
- Stakeholder notification procedures
- Third-party researcher engagement
- Internal vulnerability intake processes
- Communicating risk to end-users
- Legal and ethical considerations
Module 4: CVE Tracking and Threat Intelligence
- CVE assignment workflows
- Prioritizing vulnerabilities with CVSS
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds
- Maintaining vulnerability databases
- Trend analysis and incident trends
- Coordinating with national CSIRTs
Module 5: Firmware Patching Strategies
- Patch design and deployment lifecycle
- Secure OTA update frameworks
- Legacy system remediation approaches
- Ensuring cryptographic integrity
- Patch validation and QA checkpoints
- Change management best practices
Module 6: Vulnerability Remediation Planning
- Building a remediation response plan
- Tracking remediation effectiveness
- Impact assessments and verification
- Documentation and audit readiness
- Role of SBOMs in remediation
- Lessons learned and process maturity
Enhance your team’s readiness to detect, manage, and mitigate embedded system vulnerabilities with Tonex’s expert-led training. Ensure post-market compliance and cybersecurity resilience—enroll now to secure your embedded products throughout their lifecycle.