Common technologies used in home care can be exploited by criminals, requiring providers to stay updated on cybersecurity measures, warns safety firm ECRI. Remote access systems, such as patient monitoring devices and telehealth platforms, are particularly susceptible. To protect data, home care agencies should adopt a zero-trust approach, multifactor authentication, and ensure access rights are in line with current policies.
Dispersed responsibility, lack of asset inventory is causing gaps in medical device cybersecurity
Witnesses at a House hearing on medical device cybersecurity highlighted the need for better tracking of devices and their vulnerability to cyber threats. They noted
