The increasing vulnerability of medical devices to cybersecurity attacks is causing concern among hospitals. Even if a device is approved by the FDA, hospitals cannot be certain of its security. As a result, more hospitals are demanding security requirements upfront from manufacturers. Instances of security flaws in medical devices have resulted in financial loss and lawsuits for companies. The healthcare industry is now focused on ensuring the security of connected devices and protecting patient information.
Misconfigurations drive 80% of security exposures
A study of over 40 million exposures shows that 80% of them are caused by misconfigurations, giving insight into the current exposure landscape.
