As surgical robotics become more prevalent in healthcare, concerns are rising about cybersecurity risks. Issues include operational disruptions, unauthorized access and data breaches, which could have severe consequences such as patient information theft and even interference with surgical procedures. Healthcare organizations are being urged to implement antivirus measures, continuous software updates, disaster recovery plans and multi-factor authentication systems to mitigate these risks. Regular audits are also recommended to assess and rectify potential vulnerabilities.
Network level risk management key to medical device security
In today’s healthcare, medical devices are crucial but vulnerable, as noted by the European Commission’s NIS2 directive. To combat cybersecurity threats, Palo Alto Networks has
