Healthcare Networks: 63% Exploited Vulnerabilities - Team82

 

Claroty, a company specializing in cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection, unveiled a new report at the HIMSS24 conference today. The report, titled The State of CPS Security Report: Healthcare 2023, revealed alarming data regarding the security of medical devices connected to healthcare organization networks like hospitals and clinics. According to the report, a shocking 63% of CISA-tracked Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs) were found on these networks, with 23% of medical devices—such as imaging devices, clinical IoT devices, and surgery devices—having at least one KEV.

In this inaugural healthcare-focused edition of The State of CPS Security Report, Team82, Claroty's renowned research group, delves into the growing challenge posed by the increasing number of connected medical devices and patient systems. This trend exposes healthcare organizations to a higher risk of cyberattacks aimed at disrupting hospital operations. The research aims to showcase the extensive connectivity of critical medical devices—ranging from imaging systems to infusion pumps—and highlight the implications of their online exposure. Team82's research often uncovers vulnerabilities and implementation flaws that could potentially lead to adverse patient outcomes.

Amir Preminger, Claroty's vice president of research, emphasized the significant impact of connectivity on hospital networks. While connectivity has revolutionized patient care by enabling remote diagnosis, prescription, and treatment, it also brings about new security risks. Preminger stressed the importance of establishing robust network architecture and understanding the vulnerabilities that come with increased connectivity. Healthcare organizations and their security partners must develop policies and strategies that prioritize resilient medical devices and systems capable of withstanding cyber intrusions. This includes implementing secure remote access, emphasizing risk management, and deploying segmentation measures.

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