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Medical device security management – what you need to know

by Steeve Huin | Oct 13, 2022 | Healthcare

There is little doubt that the future of healthcare will rely more on always-connected devices, Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), cloud computing and vast amounts of data processing. However, moving medical devices outside of the security provided within a managed hospital network and placing them at our homes increases the risk of cyberattacks. So, how manufacturers can face the ongoing challenge of ensuring security of their devices and the ever-increasing pressure by the regulatory bodies?

Medical devices and how hackers target them

by Lucas Catranis | Oct 12, 2022 | Healthcare

With the rise of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), medical devices are becoming increasingly more prominent in the healthcare industry. This, however, does not come without its risks. Hackers are using medical devices to springboard deeper into medical system networks. This article explores the motives as well as the methods used to access medical devices.