Cybersecurity threats to cardiac implantable devices: room for improvement.
Curr Opin Cardiol
; 36(1): 1-4, 2021 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33264170
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW For over a decade, vulnerabilities in the healthcare industry have been identified. Medical devices such as cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are particularly concerning because of direct threats to patient safety and protected health information (PHI). Although these vulnerabilities have been identified and changes have been made, there is significant room for improvement. We identify changes and improvements to be made in the industry, by providers, and by patients. RECENT FINDINGS:
Cybersecurity threats in cardiac implantable devices are legitimate concerns for patient safety and PHI. Changes to cybersecurity in these devices have been made, but are far from sufficient.SUMMARY:
The number of CIEDs implanted worldwide are expected to increase over the next decade. As computer technology advances, cybersecurity threats will only continue to evolve and become more complex. The healthcare industry should seriously consider improvements to protect patients and providers.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pacemaker, Artificial
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Defibrillators, Implantable
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Curr Opin Cardiol
Journal subject:
CARDIOLOGIA
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos