Fact and Fiction - Defending Your Medical Devices

Explore the complex world of medical device security in this 48-minute Black Hat USA 2013 conference talk. Delve into the realities of patching medical devices, running anti-virus protection, and addressing misinformation surrounding these critical technologies. Learn about a framework for vendors, buyers, and administrators to enhance medical device security. Witness a live demonstration of a medical device software bug discovered by InGuardians, and gain insights into proper vulnerability disclosure procedures with the FDA. Understand the basics of diabetes management, various types of medical devices, and their FDA classifications. Examine real-world device reporting, FDA involvement, and manufacturer responses to security issues. Discover the challenges of OS updates for medical devices and hear calls to action for improved FDA guidance, device classification, and buyer awareness. Gain valuable knowledge to navigate the intersection of healthcare technology and cybersecurity.