Opinion: IoT – A world of hurt for healthcare, maybe

The state of IoT security in the healthcare industry is considered poor, with vulnerabilities in IoT devices posing potential risks. However, attackers are more likely to target vulnerabilities that give them access to entire networks rather than focusing on individual medical devices. Legacy routers, servers, printers, and appliances pose a greater risk for causing clinical harm and disruption at scale. It is important for medical IoT suppliers to have clear processes for addressing risks, and for regulations to prioritize clinical and organizational impact.