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How to protect legacy medical devices from modern cyber threats

How to protect legacy medical devices from modern cyber threats

The healthcare sectors in Australia and New Zealand face considerable cybersecurity risks due to the use of outdated, unsecured medical devices. While these devices are operationally critical, they struggle with ransomware attacks, unauthorised access and zero-day vulnerabilities. The problem is exacerbated by stringent security standards and complex regulatory compliance. A risk-based approach to vulnerability management, involving identification of devices, real-time inventory, vulnerability assessment, threat prioritisation, virtual patching and network segmentation can help address these cybersecurity challenges.

Source: securitybrief.co.nz –

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