Networked medical devices linked to the Internet of Things (IoT) hold tremendous promise if security is built in from the outset, according to a new report released today by Intel Security and the Atlantic Council.
“Networked healthcare can make the Internet of Things very personal”
The Healthcare Internet of Things: Rewards and Risks explores security challenges and societal opportunities for networked medical devices, including those that are wearable, temporarily ingested or even embedded in the human body for medical treatment, medication, and general health and wellness. The report makes recommendations for the industry, regulators, and the medical profession to help them maximize the value to patients while minimizing the security challenges originating in software, firmware, and communications technology across networks and devices. For original and complete post see here
Security is the major issue in IoT devices also its a big challenge while developing IoT mobile applications.
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