The AXREM Cyber Security Working Group is a cross industry forum open to all member companies, providing a collaborative space to strengthen cyber resilience across healthcare technology. With medical imaging, diagnostics, and therapy systems increasingly connected to NHS networks and patient data, cyber security is critical to patient safety, operational continuity, and public trust.
This group brings together technical experts, service leads, and strategic stakeholders to share best practice, respond to emerging threats, and align with national frameworks. Topics regularly discussed include:
- NHS cyber security policy and regulatory updates
- Threat detection and incident response
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) implementation
- Secure service delivery and lifecycle management
- Supplier responsibilities and NHS expectations
- Risk mitigation and business continuity planning
Published Guidance
AXREM has produced key resources to support members and NHS partners:
- Strengthening Cyber Security in the NHS: A sector-wide position paper outlining supplier responsibilities and recommendations
- MFA Guidance for Medical Device Suppliers: Practical advice for implementing multi-factor authentication across connected systems
These documents are available to download from our resource page: Resource Library Archive – AXREM
Strategic Engagement
The Cyber Security Working Group actively engages with:
- Joint Cyber Security Unit (JCSU)
- NHS England
- Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC)
- Incident Management Leads across NHS Trusts
AXREM is recognised as a leader in this space, having:
- Presented alongside the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) at the National Imaging Board
- Been invited to speak at the Healthcare Distributors Association Annual Conference
- Facilitated member dialogue with NHS England and national cyber security teams
The Cyber Security Working Group continues to drive forward best practice, policy alignment, and sector-wide collaboration ensuring AXREM members remain at the forefront of protecting NHS systems and patient data.