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U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security

Industrial Base Surveys and Assessments

U.S. Biomedical Industry Cyber Survey

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Technology Evaluation, in coordination with other key federal cyber partners is undertaking a limited survey and assessment of the threats posed to the U.S. biomedical industry from malicious cyber actors. The principal purpose of this project is to gain an understanding of what the industry defines as its critical information, how it manages and protects it as well as what can the U.S. Government do to assist industry with this immense challenge.

Through the results of this assessment, both government and industry will be better informed to develop effective policy responses and investment strategies to mitigate the growing cyber security threat, and ensure the ability of biomedical companies to support critical national security and civilian requirements.

Response Obligations

Your organization has been identified as a member of the U.S. biomedical industry and is required by federal law, under 50 U.S.C. App Sec 2155, to complete this survey within 30 calendar days. If you have not already done so, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to confirm receipt of this letter and provide a point of contact.

To begin, download the Microsoft Excel-formatted survey and corresponding instructions below. Please be sure to download the correct survey as each is unique.

Cyber Survey (Excel)* Cyber Survey (PDF)*

Complete and submit the Excel version via email to BIS at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. BIS will only accept Excel-formatted survey submissions. Save a copy of the Excel survey to your computer before you make any inputs. The PDF version is only a reference document for your organization’s internal use and cannot be submitted in place of a completed Excel survey.

*Note: If, when clicking on the above links, your computer does not ask if you want to download the file to your computer, right click on the link and select "Save As."

If you have any questions regarding the survey, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone BIS staffers Mark Crawford at (202) 482-8239 or Erika Maynard at (202) 482-5572. E-mail is the preferred method of contact and will allow for a detailed response by BIS for your organization’s records.