WebinarsVisibilitySegmentationComplianceFebruary 15, 2024
Guide to Connected Device Security and Zero Trust: Healthcare
Learn how to implement Zero Trust principles specifically for healthcare's connected medical devices and IoT environments. This webinar explores a practical security framework that addresses the unique challenges of protecting patient safety and data across complex device ecosystems, with insights from Gartner expertise and real-world implementation strategies.
What you'll learn
- Apply Zero Trust architecture principles to medical device management and connected healthcare infrastructure
- Identify critical security gaps in your hospital's IoT and OT device ecosystem using structured frameworks
- Develop a medical device security strategy that balances patient safety with cybersecurity requirements
Frequently asked questions
- How do you implement Zero Trust specifically for medical devices in healthcare?
- Zero Trust for medical devices requires continuous verification of device identity, behavior monitoring, and microsegmentation of your hospital network. ORDR's approach combines device visibility and classification with security policies that assume no device is inherently trustworthy, even after initial authentication, enabling real-time threat detection across your connected medical device ecosystem.
- What are the main security gaps in healthcare IoT and OT device environments?
- Common gaps include lack of device visibility, inability to segment legacy medical devices, unmanaged shadow devices, and missing compliance monitoring across your connected infrastructure. ORDR's structured framework helps identify these gaps by mapping your entire device ecosystem, enabling you to prioritize remediation based on patient safety and regulatory requirements.
- How can hospitals balance cybersecurity requirements with patient safety in medical device management?
- The balance requires understanding which devices are critical to patient care and implementing security controls that don't disrupt clinical workflows or device functionality. ORDR's medical device security strategy focuses on non-disruptive segmentation, behavioral analytics, and compliance automation—allowing you to strengthen security posture while maintaining operational continuity in clinical environments.
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