VideosVisibilityRiskMarch 15, 2024
Lessons From the Trenches: Securing Medical and IOT/OT
Learn critical strategies for securing medical devices and IoT/OT assets from industry experts with hands-on experience. Discover practical approaches to asset inventory management, identify security gaps in connected healthcare environments, and implement best practices that address the unique challenges of medical device ecosystems. Gain actionable insights that bridge the gap between security frameworks and real-world deployment.
What you'll learn
- Build comprehensive asset inventory for medical and IoT/OT devices in healthcare environments
- Implement security best practices specifically designed for connected medical device ecosystems
- Identify and mitigate device-level vulnerabilities before they impact patient safety operations
Frequently asked questions
- How do I create a comprehensive asset inventory for medical devices in my healthcare network?
- ORDR's approach focuses on automated discovery and continuous monitoring of all connected medical and IoT/OT devices across your healthcare environment. By establishing a complete asset inventory, you gain visibility into device types, configurations, and vulnerabilities that are often invisible to traditional network tools. This foundational step enables you to prioritize security efforts and prevent unauthorized or rogue devices from entering your network.
- What are the key security best practices specific to medical device ecosystems?
- Medical devices require security strategies that balance protection with operational continuity and patient safety—unlike traditional IT systems. ORDR's lessons emphasize implementing device-level security controls, network segmentation, and vulnerability management specifically designed for the constraints of medical environments where downtime isn't an option. These practices address the unique challenges of legacy devices, FDA-regulated equipment, and life-critical systems.
- How can I identify vulnerabilities in connected medical devices before they impact patient safety?
- ORDR's methodology combines asset visibility with continuous risk assessment to detect device-level vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security gaps in real time. By proactively identifying these issues before they're exploited, you can implement targeted remediation strategies that minimize operational disruption while protecting patient safety and clinical operations.
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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 →