Pioneering Cybersecurity for Medical Devices
We don’t respond to trends—we shape them. Our work has helped define how cybersecurity is practiced and regulated.
Our Mission
We help innovators bring secure, compliant, and resilient medical technologies to market—faster and with greater confidence.
By combining cyber science with regulatory insight, we reduce timelines, minimize uncertainty, and build enduring systems that meet the demands of real-world deployment. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner in the field for navigating complexity—from concept to clearance to in-market resilience.
Our History
Harbor Labs was founded by pioneers in medical cybersecurity.
From day one, our focus on precision at every stage has built a deep record of regulatory wins, secure launches, and trusted systems in the field. That legacy continues to grow—project by project, product by product.
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Years as a Pioneer in the Field
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Our Leadership
Our team has shaped the field—not just followed it. We bring deep expertise, a renowned network and a track record that continues to influence how cybersecurity is done.
Dr. Mike Rushanan
Chief Scientist
A pioneer in medical device security, Dr. Rushanan leads Harbor Labs’ scientific vision, with expertise spanning diabetes tech, cardiac systems, robotics, and FDA-aligned secure system design.
Dr. Luis Vargas
Director of Medical
Cybersecurity
Dr. Vargas leads medical cybersecurity at Harbor Labs, specializing in clinical AI, Software-as-a-Medical Device (SaMD), and surgical robotics, with deep expertise in endpoint security, data science, and regulatory alignment.
Dr. Abbas Acar
Senior Research Scientist
Dr. Acar leads testing and analysis at Harbor Labs, applying deep expertise in biometric security, mobile systems, and medical devices ranging from drug compounders to cardiac and imaging technologies.
Dr. Pedram Fard
Senior Research Scientist
Dr. Pedram Fard is a Senior Research Scientist and networking security expert at Harbor Labs, leading projects and teaching advanced TCP/IP courses at the University of Maryland.
Nick Yuran
Chief Executive Officer
Nick served 11 years as an NSA analyst before entering private industry and applies his experiences in national security policy to the cyber disciplines he manages at Harbor Labs.
Dr. Avi Rubin
Founder/Chairman, Advisory Board
Dr. Avi Rubin, founder and advisor, is a Johns Hopkins University professor emeritus whose work in medical device security shapes Harbor Labs’ innovation and strategy.
Dr. Paul Martin
Advisory Board
Dr. Martin, a founding Harbor Labs team member and Johns Hopkins instructor, specializes in applied cryptography, reverse engineering, and vulnerability analysis. He is also the chief architect of Harbor Labs’ vulnerability monitoring tool, FirmwareIQ.
Our methodology
We Turn Risk Into Advantage
Our process accelerates regulatory success. Products that go through our methodology have a measurably higher chance of approval—and perform more securely in market and postmarket. It’s not just a process. It’s a proven path forward.
THE LAB
Hands-On, In-House, and Always Secure
Our in-house lab is where cyber meets hardware—purpose-built for hands-on testing, custom tooling, and real-time validation. Located near Baltimore and Washington, D.C., with easy access to Johns Hopkins, all testing is conducted onsite and domestically by our team.
Interested in joining?
We’re always looking for sharp, curious minds who love a challenge.