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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in medical devices: a complex environment and multifaceted problem.

Patricia Ah Williams¹, Andrew J Woodward¹

¹eHealth Research Group and Security Research Institute, Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia.

Medical Devices (Auckland, N.Z.)

|August 1, 2015

Summary

Increased medical device connectivity exposes them to cybersecurity risks. A systemic approach involving technical controls, governance, and standards is crucial for patient safety.

Keywords:

cybersecurity medical devices risk safety security wireless

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Area of Science:

Medical device cybersecurity
Healthcare technology vulnerabilities
Patient safety risks

Background:

Modern medical devices are increasingly connected to networks, creating new cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Previously isolated devices are now susceptible to threats, compromising patient safety.
The complexity of the healthcare operational environment exacerbates these security risks.

Purpose of the Study:

To review factors contributing to medical device cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
To identify specific technical vulnerabilities in connected medical devices.
To understand the persistence of these vulnerabilities and propose solutions.

Main Methods:

Systemic review of cybersecurity challenges in healthcare.
Cataloging technical vulnerabilities in networked medical devices.
Analysis of contributing factors to the insecure environment.

Main Results:

Cybersecurity for medical devices is a complex, multifaceted problem, not solely technical.
Vulnerabilities stem from a combination of technical flaws and environmental factors.
A proactive, coordinated approach is essential for effective protection.

Conclusions:

Addressing medical device cybersecurity requires a holistic strategy including technical controls, governance, resilience, and standards.
Patient safety is currently threatened by unaddressed cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
A systemic perspective is necessary to implement adequate protection measures.