Palo Alto launches medical IoT cyber security protection
Medical IoT Security has been launched by Palo Alto to secure medical devices using IoT technology against cyber attacks.
Cyber Security
South London and Maudsley to take part in 5G hospital trial
South London and Maudsley has formed a partnership with Virgin Media O2, which will see one of its sites undergo a 5G-connected hospital trial.
AI and Analytics
The security conversation on connected medical devices is far from over
Our cyber security columnist, Davey Winder, explains why security conversations surrounding connected medical devices are not over yet.
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Davey Winder: Medical device vulnerability scoring flaws put patients’ lives at risk
In his latest column for Digital Health News, Davey Winder explores the complicated world of security rating systems for medical devices.
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Encryption standards for medical devices ‘need to be mandatory’
Pangea Connected’s system developer, Dr Arslan Usman, said IoT medical devices need to be better regulated to boost cyber security efforts.
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Liverpool technology hub given further £1.48m to explore 5G
Liverpool 5G Health and Social Care already has a number of projects in place following a £3.5m grant last year, including a loneliness gaming and quiz app.
Infrastructure
Surrey trust awarded additional £1m funding for ‘pioneering’ IoT dementia study
Surrey and Borders Partnership has received £1m from NHS England to fund a study that uses IoT and machine learning to support people with dementia.
AI and Analytics
Cyber security news round-up
Digital Health’s latest news round-up from the cyber security industry includes updates on the 2016 National Lottery hack and June’s Ticketmaster breach.
Cyber Security
IBM and Karantis360 team up for IoT assisted living system
UK-based care management provider Karantis360 has partnered with IBM to develop a sensor system designed for social care and health settings.
AI and Analytics
Patient death from hacked medical devices plausible, says top Kaspersky security researcher
A leading cyber security analyst at Kaspersky Lab has warned there is a viable danger of hacked medical devices resulting in patient deaths.
Cyber Security