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One of the keys to securing biomedical devices – an area that hasn’t received near enough attention – is educating and empowering those on the frontline, said our panelists during a recent discussion. “We need to engage nurses on the ground.”
With remote and hybrid work models becoming the norm, IT and security leaders face mounting pressures to safeguard expanding networks, according to Chris Frenz and Chuck Christian. One critical step? Making sure security is a “shared responsibility.”
When it comes to securing unmanaged medical devices, knowledge is power—but it’s only half the battle, according to our panelists. “You need to have the right tools so you can see what’s in your environment and address it.”
With more devices than ever before connected to the network, IT security leaders face mounting challenges in managing vulnerabilities. But by employing a “deliberate” approach and teaming up with the right stakeholders, it’s not an impossible task.
The ability to leverage metrics in the context of risk management has helped organizations like Children’s National Hospital secure much-needed investments, said CIO Matt MacVey during a recent discussion. “It’s been a game-changer.”
Having an effective medical device management strategy can do more than just improve efficiency and lower costs – although those are critical. It can also create a platform for discussion and facilitate collaboration, according to our panelists in a recent discussion.
The problem? The amount of connected devices found on most networks is significantly higher than most security leaders estimate, according to our panelists. The solution, therefore, must be actionable and automated.
For IT security leaders, managing the ever-increasing risks associated with connected devices starts with “building a cybersecurity foundation,” said CISOs Todd Greene and Kristopher Kusche during a recent panel discussion.
When it comes to medical devices, the gap between what organizations think is on the network, and what’s actually on it, is disturbingly wide, according to our expert panelists, who discuss their approaches to improving visibility.
Security, particularly when it comes to medical devices, isn’t a goal; it’s a process, according to our panelists, who shared their perspectives on why devices are so vulnerable, what controls can be implemented, and what to look for in a solution.
