Medical Device Hacking and the Vulnerability of Connected Medical Devices
Medical devices are under attack. Pacemakers, hospital equipment, anything connected wirelessly is a target. This isn't a drill; it is reality. We are discussing the myths and truths of medical device hacking, straight from an expert.
The takeaways
- 01Recognize the immediate threat of hacked medical devices.
- 02Understand that wireless connectivity equals vulnerability.
- 03Separate fact from fiction regarding medical device security.
- 04Learn what steps are being taken to secure devices and hospitals.
Hacked medical devices are quickly becoming a top security threat. From pacemakers to hospital equipment, anything that connects wirelessly can be compromised. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks into the myths and realities of medical device hacking and security. Kim talks to Christian Espinosa, the Founder and CEO of Alpine Security, about medical device security and what’s being done to make devices and hospitals more secure.
“Hacked medical devices are quickly becoming a top security threat; anything that connects wirelessly can be compromised.”
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