October 16, 2023 at 08:35PM
Connected medical devices are vulnerable to cyber attacks, endangering patient data and operations. Palo Alto Networks found that 75% of infusion pumps had at least one security flaw. Hospitals can enhance defenses by maintaining visibility of assets, identifying device exposures, implementing a zero trust approach, using virtual patching for legacy systems, and fostering transparency across the ecosystem. Proactive efforts are needed to create secure solutions for the medical community.
Meeting takeaways:
1. Connected medical devices are vulnerable to cyber attacks and compliance challenges.
2. Hospitals can implement strategies to secure medical devices and ensure patient care.
3. Maintaining complete visibility of all assets on the network is crucial for a zero trust security approach.
4. Hospitals should identify static and dynamic exposures in device communications and address them.
5. Implementing a zero trust approach involves limiting access to vulnerable devices and applications.
6. Virtual patching can protect legacy medical systems without taking devices offline.
7. Communication and transparency among stakeholders are essential to prevent threats.
8. Hospitals should share direct feedback with device manufacturers to improve device security.
9. Proactive efforts are needed to enhance cybersecurity and foster a culture of cyber resiliency in the medical community.