The adoption of connected medical devices, collectively called the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), has transformed patient care. However, this technological advancement has also introduced cybersecurity challenges to safeguard patient safety and uphold organizational security.
Securing IoMT: Prioritizing risks
IoMT devices, ranging from infusion pumps to imaging systems, are often interconnected and communicate over networks, making them potential entry points for cyber threats. The unique nature of medical devices, often running on legacy systems with extended lifecycles, compounds the complexity of securing them.
“Healthcare organizations are constantly battling to manage devices with high CVSS scores of 9.0 and above. We found 20% of OT and IoMT devices fall into this high-risk category. Of course, these CVSS scores are valuable. However, they are often relied on when prioritizing which ones to fix. Organizations are trying to “boil the ocean” when dealing with vulnerabilities,” Ty Greenhalgh, Industry Principal for Healthcare at Claroty, told Help Net Security.
“To truly manage and prioritize risks, organizations need to look beyond technical scores…
