IoT Devices Are a Leading Vulnerability in Healthcare Data Breaches

The healthcare sector’s integration of IoT devices has significantly improved patient care and operational efficiency, but has also increased security breaches. Vulnerabilities in devices such as smart infusion pumps, wearable health monitors, remote patient monitoring tools, connected imaging systems, and hospital HVAC systems pose risks to the safety and privacy of patient data. Regular software updates, secure Wi-Fi networks, employee training, data encryption, and regular security audits are recommended measures to minimize these vulnerabilities.