Digital Disease - How Healthcare Cybersecurity Challenges Can Claim or Save Lives

Explore the critical intersection of healthcare and cybersecurity in this closing keynote from APPSEC Cali 2018. Delve into the evolving landscape of digital healthcare, where traditional data security and HIPAA compliance fall short in addressing patient safety concerns. Examine the vulnerabilities in healthcare devices and infrastructure that could potentially harm patients if compromised. Learn about the urgent need for new security paradigms that involve diverse team members, including clinicians working closely with software developers. Gain insights from Dr. Christian Dameff, an Emergency Medicine physician and ethical hacker, as he discusses topics such as insulin pump vulnerabilities, pacemaker security, hospital ransomware attacks, and the fragility of healthcare systems. Understand the crucial role of software in modern healthcare and the importance of implementing "Cyber Safety by Design" principles. Discover how the next generation of healthcare professionals can contribute to a more secure and safe digital healthcare future.