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IoT Adoption in Healthcare Brings Security Opportunities

CIO

By Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and GM at cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks Connected medical devices, also known as the Internet of Medical Things or IoMT, are revolutionizing healthcare, not only from an operational standpoint but related to patient care. But ransomware isn’t the only risk.

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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

CIO

As the end of 2023 approaches, it becomes imperative to assess the current landscape of cybersecurity threats, explore potential strategies to combat them, and explore the new practice measures that can be taken. As technology advances, so too does the sophistication of threats to these essential systems.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Calls on Software Makers To Use Memory Safe Languages, as OpenSSF Issues Secure Software Principles

Tenable

Meanwhile, the OpenSSF published 10 key principles for secure software development. Plus, malware used in fake browser-update attacks ballooned in Q3. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a clarion call for software makers to use so-called “memory safe” programming languages. And much more!

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5 New Aethon TUG Robot Vulnerabilities Expose Healthcare Facilities to IoMT Hackers

Ivanti

Healthcare providers must be extremely vigilant in their cybersecurity defense posture. New security discoveries by Ivanti partner Cynerio recently made that statistic personal for many providers. Shut down or obstruct hospital elevators and door-locking systems. Locating all control systems behind firewalls.

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Securing IoMT Devices: Best Practices for Hospitals to Prevent Cyberattacks

Ivanti

The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has revolutionized the healthcare industry, connecting medical devices to the internet and allowing for greater patient care. However, with this new technology comes new security threats. And IoMT devices are vulnerable without the proper security measures in place.

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Healthcare Security: Ransomware Plays a Prominent Role in COVID-19 Era Breaches

Tenable

Ransomware is the root cause in a majority of the healthcare breaches analyzed. As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to place unprecedented strain on global healthcare infrastructure, attackers are finding what was already an attractive target even more enticing. Breaches Hit Healthcare Hard.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: 6 Things That Matter Right Now

Tenable

Securing machine learning systems. Shifting security left – meaning, starting security checks earlier in the software development process – has been widely hailed. Most companies expect developers to do security code reviews, but many don’t provide them with security training. And much more!