Industrial Cyber reports:
A new report from Runsafe Security highlights how medical device cybersecurity has shifted from a traditional IT issue to a critical patient safety concern. The survey of 605 healthcare executives reveals that 22 percent of healthcare organizations experienced cyberattacks targeting medical devices, with 75 percent of those incidents directly affecting patient care. About 35 percent now identify OT (operational technology) systems like medical devices as their biggest cybersecurity concern.
Cybersecurity is now influencing procurement decisions, as 46 percent of respondents have declined to purchase devices due to security concerns, while 79 percent are willing to pay premium prices for devices with advanced security features. Notably, 35 percent of healthcare leaders now identify medical devices as their top cybersecurity concern.
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The Runsafe report can be downloaded by request.