How and Why Health Systems Will Step Up Medical Device Cybersecurity in 2022
This year, the healthcare industry will step up its fight against cyberattacks because the costs and risks to patient care are becoming too great.
Tag Archives: ransomware
U.S. MedTech, Healthcare Companies Not Immune to Cyberthreats Amid Russia-Ukraine War
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has increased the potential for cyberattacks against U.S. healthcare systems.
Neutralizing the Healthcare Industry’s Biggest Cyberthreats
Five steps to better protect providers, medtech companies, their networks, data and patients from a cyberattack.
The Evolution of Medical Device Cybersecurity Threats in the Wake of COVID-19
The omicron variant of the coronavirus has made clear that the impact of the pandemic is far from over, particularly for health systems and hospitals. The ongoing need to limit close contact between providers and patients means technology will continue to play a key role, but with that increased reliance on technology comes the heightened exposure to cyber risks, as well.
2021 Highlights Cybersecurity Threats for Medical Devices, Vaccines and Healthcare Personnel
Increased use of remote and telehealth programs, networked medical devices, and “smart” product storage come with their own inherent risks.
Cybersecurity and Ransomware Threats: Is Your Technology Stuck in the ‘90s?
Enter Killware. As cyberattacks continue to increase in healthcare, medtech companies need to make sure their essential software is up to date. This Q&A with Brian Wrozek of Optiv Security takes a look at how medtech companies and healthcare organizations can address this threat.
Ransomware and Data Breaches Top Threats in Health IT
And medtech companies need to keep interoperability and security top of mind.
Remote, Telehealth-Driven World Poses New Concerns for Medical Device Security
Medical device security needs to address the cyber-physical threats, not just patient health information risk.
Ransomware Places Already-Vulnerable Hospitals at Greater Risk
Without even factoring in the effects of COVID-19, ransomware attacks against healthcare providers have significantly increased. We must be ready to detect and respond to them before damage can be done.
Securing Medical Devices: What is Really Needed?
It’s time for medtech design engineers to take a page from the enterprise security playbook.
