securing medical devices from cyber threats
DESCRIPTION
Connected medical devices though make remote monitoring and care giving easier for stakeholders, the issue of cyber security is raising its ugly head in this domain too. As hospitals, array of medical devices, implanted devices and caregivers are being interconnected through sophisticated networks; hackers too are busy mechanizing ways to gain access to sensitive data that lies within. The solution is a multi-pronged approach, HCL explains.TRANSCRIPT
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Hacking of Medical Devices Not Only Seriously Affectsthe Patient but Also Puts the Manufacturer underthe FDA Lens
Securing Medical Devices from Cyber
Threats
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Vulnerabilities of Medical Devices
Wireless Medical Devices are More Prone to Cyber Attacks than Wired Ones
Tampering Implanted Devices May Cause Death of Patient and Ruin Manufacturers Reputation
Wireless Medical Devices Can Be Hacked Even from a Distance of 300-Feet
As Implantable Medical Devices are Not Self Powered, They Cannot Be Made to Run Security Measures Continually
Access to In Vivo Medical Devices Cannot be Password Protected
Authorizations to Access Medical Devices Cannot Be Set at Present
Medical Devices are Increasingly Getting Connected to Internet, Smartphones, Networks and Apps Making Them Susceptible to Cyber Attacks
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Vulnerabilities of Medical Devices
Infusion Pumps
Imaging Devices
Bedside MonitoringConsoles
Medication Cabinets
Surgical/Anesthesia
Devices
Heart Telemetry Devices
Ventilators
Known Vulnerabilities
Unknown Bugs
Social Engineering
Tighten Processes to
Detect and Troubleshoot
Known and Unknown
Bugs
Restrict Data Access
Even if AttackedThrough
Sandboxing
Enhanced Detectionand Preventive
Measures
Antivirus Solutions
Devices at Risk How Medical DevicesCan Be Hacked
Proposed Solutions
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Questions
How Vulnerable are Medical Devices to Cyber Attacks?
Can Implanted Devices Also be Attacked?
What are the Implications of a Security Breach in Medical Devices?
What is NFC and How It Improves Medical Device Security?
How FDA Regulates Security of Medical Devices?
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