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

Patricia AH Williams, Andrew J Woodward eHealth Research Group and Security Research Institute, Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia Abstract: The increased connectivity to existing computer networks has exposed medical devices to cybersecurity vulnerabilities from which they were previousl...

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Autores principales:	Williams PAH, Woodward AJ
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Publicado:	Dove Medical Press 2015
Materias:	Medical technology R855-855.5
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:2f3acca2d3eb4043a25a0d84c559c05d2021-12-02T06:12:02ZCybersecurity vulnerabilities in medical devices: a complex environment and multifaceted problem1179-1470https://doaj.org/article/2f3acca2d3eb4043a25a0d84c559c05d2015-07-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.dovepress.com/cybersecurity-vulnerabilities-in-medical-devices-a-complex-environment-peer-reviewed-article-MDERhttps://doaj.org/toc/1179-1470Patricia AH Williams, Andrew J Woodward eHealth Research Group and Security Research Institute, Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia Abstract: The increased connectivity to existing computer networks has exposed medical devices to cybersecurity vulnerabilities from which they were previously shielded. For the prevention of cybersecurity incidents, it is important to recognize the complexity of the operational environment as well as to catalog the technical vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity protection is not just a technical issue; it is a richer and more intricate problem to solve. A review of the factors that contribute to such a potentially insecure environment, together with the identification of the vulnerabilities, is important for understanding why these vulnerabilities persist and what the solution space should look like. This multifaceted problem must be viewed from a systemic perspective if adequate protection is to be put in place and patient safety concerns addressed. This requires technical controls, governance, resilience measures, consolidated reporting, context expertise, regulation, and standards. It is evident that a coordinated, proactive approach to address this complex challenge is essential. In the interim, patient safety is under threat. Keywords: cybersecurity, security, safety, wireless, risk, medical devicesWilliams PAHWoodward AJDove Medical PressarticleMedical technologyR855-855.5ENMedical Devices: Evidence and Research, Vol 2015, Iss default, Pp 305-316 (2015)
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description	Patricia AH Williams, Andrew J Woodward eHealth Research Group and Security Research Institute, Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia Abstract: The increased connectivity to existing computer networks has exposed medical devices to cybersecurity vulnerabilities from which they were previously shielded. For the prevention of cybersecurity incidents, it is important to recognize the complexity of the operational environment as well as to catalog the technical vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity protection is not just a technical issue; it is a richer and more intricate problem to solve. A review of the factors that contribute to such a potentially insecure environment, together with the identification of the vulnerabilities, is important for understanding why these vulnerabilities persist and what the solution space should look like. This multifaceted problem must be viewed from a systemic perspective if adequate protection is to be put in place and patient safety concerns addressed. This requires technical controls, governance, resilience measures, consolidated reporting, context expertise, regulation, and standards. It is evident that a coordinated, proactive approach to address this complex challenge is essential. In the interim, patient safety is under threat. Keywords: cybersecurity, security, safety, wireless, risk, medical devices
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title_short	Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in medical devices: a complex environment and multifaceted problem
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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in medical devices: a complex environment and multifaceted problem

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