Healthcare Threat Landscape and
State of Healthcare IoT Security
Executive Cybersecurity Breakfast at Hotel Landy, Orlando

Here’s what we discussed:

The state of healthcare cybersecurity is increasingly complex and critical. With the rapid digitization of medical records, the proliferation of connected medical devices, and the growing threat landscape, healthcare organizations face mounting challenges in safeguarding the delivery of care and ensuring the integrity of their systems.

Ransomware attacks, data breaches, and insider threats pose significant risks, while compliance with stringent regulations adds further pressure. As healthcare continues to evolve technologically, the need for robust cybersecurity measures and proactive strategies to address emerging threats becomes ever more urgent.

In addition, the healthcare sector is undergoing rapid connectivity and digitalization due to the widespread integration of IoT and connected medical devices. Forecasts indicate that these innovations will bring about more substantial changes in the next decade than in the entire previous century. By continuously collecting and integrating patient data, these devices offer the potential to significantly improve clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

However, alongside the benefits come challenges for biomedical engineering and IT cybersecurity teams. The proliferation of connected medical devices introduces complexities such as limited visibility, incomplete or inaccurate data regarding device availability and usage, and heightened risks concerning cyber threats, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. Acquiring comprehensive insights into connected medical devices is imperative for biomedical engineering and cybersecurity teams to devise effective strategies for enhancing device security, optimizing performance, and mitigating risks.

Keynote Talk:

John Riggi, National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk for the American Hospital Association, keynoted a discussion on the following:

• Overview of the current cybersecurity threat landscape facing healthcare organizations and lessons learned.
• The role of collaboration and information sharing in combating cyber threats and how the American Hospital Association is enhancing such collaboration.
• Navigating advances in new technologies to enhance cybersecurity and strategies to implement robust capabilities to address the threats and regulatory challenges.

Panel Talk:

In this interactive panel session, speakers discussed:

• Exploring the latest cybersecurity standards and regulations for connected medical devices and assessing their implications on healthcare providers.
• Addressing the hurdles of establishing and sustaining visibility, inventory management, and security for healthcare IoT and interconnected medical devices.
• Identifying frameworks, maturity models, and best practices to evaluate and enhance your organization’s healthcare IoT security strategies.
• Essential factors to consider when choosing, deploying, or enhancing healthcare IoT asset intelligence and security solutions within organizations.