Hospitals struggle with visibility of connected medical devices
A new survey of CISOs at North American hospitals finds that 43 percent identified complete device visibility as the challenge they would most want to solve immediately, followed by ransomware threat detection (24 percent) and compliance automation (22 percent).
The study from Asimily also uncovered fragmentation in how hospital security teams approach vulnerability remediation. Only 22 percent of hospital CISOs base their prioritization on device usage and criticality, which is the most effective method for focusing resources on the highest-risk assets. Meanwhile, 18 percent rely on manual review and 15 percent report having no clear process at all for addressing IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) vulnerabilities.
Medical devices vulnerable to exploits and insecure connections
A new report from Claroty finds that 89 percent of healthcare organizations have medical devices vulnerable to ransomware-linked exploits and insecure internet connectivity.
Based on analysis of more than 2.25 million Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices and 647,000-plus OT devices across 351 healthcare organizations, the report finds 99 percent have at least one known exploited vulnerability (KEV) in their networks, while 78 percent of hospitals have OT devices with KEVs, including building management systems, power supplies, and temperature controls.
Masimo launches innovative Denon PerL and PerL Pro True Wireless Earbuds
Masimo (a well-known medical technology company) is introducing its latest innovation -- AAT (Adaptive Acoustic Technology) -- through its recently acquired Denon audio brand. You see, the new Denon PerL and PerL Pro True Wireless Earbuds, which are equipped with Masimo AAT, launch today. The earbuds' name, "PerL," symbolizes Masimo's mission to deliver a "PERsonalized Listening" experience. But what is AAT? Well, it offers users the ability to create a personalized audio profile to optimize sound quality.
Hearing abilities vary from person to person and can significantly impact the listening experience. The Denon PerL TWS earbuds, including the Denon PerL Pro and Denon PerL models, utilize proprietary Masimo technology to measure faint otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) generated by the inner ear in response to a range of tones. These emissions are used to evaluate an individual's unique auditory response. How cool is that?
