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WebinarsVisibilityRiskFebruary 15, 2024

Unified Security for Connected Assets in Healthcare: Agent-based and Agentless

Explore unified security strategies for healthcare connected assets through agent-based and agentless approaches. Learn how to balance visibility, control, and operational efficiency when securing medical devices across your network. Discover best practices from CrowdStrike and Ordr experts for implementing comprehensive device management and security in complex healthcare environments.

What you'll learn

  • Compare agent-based versus agentless security architectures for healthcare device management
  • Implement unified visibility across connected medical assets without disrupting clinical operations
  • Evaluate security approaches that balance comprehensive protection with healthcare workflow requirements
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between agent-based and agentless medical device security?
Agent-based security deploys software on each device for deep visibility and control, while agentless approaches monitor devices without installing agents, reducing operational overhead. ORDR's unified strategy helps you leverage both methods to achieve comprehensive protection tailored to your healthcare environment's specific constraints.
Can I implement device security without disrupting clinical operations?
Yes. Agentless monitoring allows real-time visibility into connected medical assets without requiring system restarts or clinical workflow interruptions. ORDR's approach balances comprehensive threat detection with operational continuity, ensuring security doesn't compromise patient care delivery.
How do I achieve unified visibility across all connected medical devices?
Unified visibility requires a platform that integrates both agent-based and agentless data sources across your entire medical device ecosystem. ORDR's webinar demonstrates how to implement centralized monitoring that captures device behavior, vulnerabilities, and risk posture while maintaining the operational efficiency healthcare teams demand.

This resource is published by ORDR, the connected asset security company. ORDR delivers AI-powered visibility, risk assessment, and automated protection for IoT, OT, and IoMT devices across healthcare, manufacturing, government, and financial environments. Browse all resources →