Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is the next big concern Indians should worry about

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Breaching in iOT (i.e Internet of things) was one of the key areas that hackers all ever wanted to do. However, according to a new research the trend may shift in the coming year to something more vulnerable, IoMT or Internet of Medical Things. 



The patients details, data and prescription details are all being saved on the cloud now. This along with feasibility of access has also poised a threat that hackers may break-into to feed personal desires. According to some, the medical data are far more vulnerable to attacks than credit cards or other online scams. 

To talk in details, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is a collection of medical devices and applications that connect to healthcare systems through online computer networks. These include medical devices equipped with WiFi that allow machine-to-machine communications, and the rise of IoMT may open doors to both improved processes and patient care along with increased number of vulnerabilities. 

The Healthcare IT security teams in India must understand and be prepared to face the possible cyber attacks on connected medical devices in healthcare facilities, as well as home health devices. So far these devices have not been designed keeping security as top-of-mind concern since developers  are focused on functionality and ease of use. 

According to Allied Market Research, the global Internet of Things (IoT) healthcare industry is expected to reach approx. US$136.8 billion by 2021, registering a CAGR of 12.5 percent between 2015 and 2021, driven by easy availability of wearable smart devices and decreasing cost of sensor technology.
“The massive influx of connected devices into the healthcare industry has expanded the surface area for possible cyber-attacks. Many healthcare institutions lack adequate security capabilities. The combination of these two factors equates to an “easy win” in the eyes of cybercriminals,” said Rajesh Maurya, Regional Vice President, India & SAARC at Fortinet.

What are the security measure that must be taken to create awareness and be preventive at the moment?

Up-to Date Security Posture 

A good network hygiene along with up-to date security prevention and detection measures shall be the key area for now. This includes systematic patching and updating of vulnerable systems, and replacing outdated technologies that are no longer supported.

A Dedicated IT Team 

It is advisable to assign a dedicated team that should be put in place to uncover the latest threat intelligence so that real-time threat and mitigation updates can be made expeditiously, before cybercriminals take advantage of any weaknesses in connected IoT devices or the critical services they provide.

An Internal Segmentation Firewall is the Key 

CSIOs in healthcare organizations need to implement internal segmentation firewalls (ISFWs) as the landscape of networks is wide open and flat.  ISFWs operate inside the network instead of at the edge, allowing healthcare organizations to intelligently segment networks between patients, administrators, healthcare professionals and guests. ISFW can also identify types of devices – for example, between a patient information system and a life-saving heart monitor or infusion pump. It can then prioritize interconnected medical devices that need the highest degrees of protection and monitoring, and inspect and monitor all traffic moving between segments, all without impacting performance.


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