Protecting connected medical devices through microsegmentation

Abstract

Medical devices such as wearables, ingestible sensors, and point -of- care diagnostic equipment is vulnerable to cyber threats that can be compromised by malicious actors putting patient safety, privacy, and integrity of healthcare systems at risk. Microsegmentation offers promising solution to the cybersecurity risks but also comes with challenges. This research paper aims to address the challenge of reducing the complexity of security policies of microsegmentation in order to enhance their effectiveness and ease of implementation. Security policies play a crucial role in protecting sensitive data and ensuring the integrity of systems and networks. However, complex security policies can hinder their successful deployment and management. This paper highlights the significance of simplifying security policies to promote widespread adoption and improve overall security posture.