ICS Security in Healthcare: Why Software Vulnerabilities Pose a Threat to Patient Safety

The global healthcare system faces major threats due to weak cybersecurity, and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) may be part of the solution. The urgency of health data makes the healthcare sector a frequent target for cyber-attacks, and breaches reached over 40 million records in 2021. ICS security systems can reduce exploitation risks. Despite regulations from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), threats are escalating. This underscores the need to address medical device security and configurations and strengthen defenses against ransomware and other attacks.