Ordr CEO Comments on Proofpoint/Ponemon Healthcare Cybersecurity Study


The Proofpoint/Ponemon study, Cyber Insecurity in Healthcare: The Cost and Impact on Patient Safety and Care noted that "The insecure Internet of Medical Things" (IoMT) is a top concern. Healthcare organizations have an average of more than 26,000 network-connected devices. While 64% of respondents are concerned about medical device security, only 51% include them in their cybersecurity strategy.


Greg Murphy, CEO of Ordr, specialize in connected device security, and he shared this view on the report:



"The average hospital room has 10-15 connected medical devices delivering care to a patient,” said Greg Murphy, president and CEO of connected device security company Ordr. "The hospital’s industrial control systems ensure that electricity, water, and air quality meet the needs of patients and caregivers. Other IoT devices, such as Smart TVs, security cameras, parking systems, and badge readers, further bring comfort and safety to patients during their stay.


However, as the number of connected, unmanaged devices explode, threat actors targeting medical devices and industrial control systems have the potential to undermine the implicit trust that patients and caregivers have in the ability for these devices to operate safely. Healthcare delivery organizations need visibility in order to identify and manage cybersecurity risks throughout the lifecycle of those devices. The whole hospital philosophy of securing this universe of devices needs to be considered because the health, security and usage of non-medical devices can also impact patient care."




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