"Collaboration Required to Improve Connected Medical Device Security"

Booz Allen Hamilton and the eHealth Initiative Foundation calls for an increase in collaborative efforts to improve the security of medical devices. The Securing Medical Connected Medical Devices report done by Booz Allen and eHI emphasizes the importance of participation from all industry stakeholders in the security of the connected healthcare environment as connected medical devices have been shown to be vulnerable to cyberattacks. When cybersecurity risks are not addressed, the effectiveness of medical treatment and the well-being of patients may be impacted. This article continues to discuss key points made in the collaborative Securing Medical Connected Medical Devices report in relation to the insecurity of medical devices and how the industry can address cybersecurity challenges facing healthcare providers. 

Health IT Security reports "Collaboration Required to Improve Connected Medical Device Security"