Assessing IoT Risks in Healthcare Environments

Healthcare organizations should steer clear of connecting internet of things devices to their networks unless they serve a precise medical purpose, says attorney Julia Hesse."There was a rise a few years ago ... of internet connected light bulbs and internet connected beds," she notes in an interview with Information Security Media Group. "From our perspective, the security risks associated with allowing that type of networked device outweigh the patient care benefits, at least until those products have more robust security...