Legacy Medical Equipment Presents Security Liability

Legacy Medical Equipment Presents Security Liability

Even though Congress passed cybersecurity requirements for medical device manufacturers in 2023, some devices that are beyond their lifespan in terms of updates and support are likely vulnerable to attacks, according to MedTech Dive. Experts believe hospital systems still have plenty of unsupported legacy equipment in use, which may be overlooked because it’s still working well enough in everyday practice. It’s the lack of updates for the devices’ bespoke software that is most concerning because …

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