Pestilential Protocol - How Unsecure HL7 Messages Threaten Patient Lives

Explore the critical vulnerabilities in healthcare information security through this 51-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the underfunded and understaffed world of medical cybersecurity, where legacy systems harbor dangerous flaws. Examine real-world examples of compromised medical devices, from insulin pumps to pacemakers. Discover an emerging threat that surpasses even these risks as speakers Christian Dameff, Jeffrey Tully, and Maxwell Bland reveal how unsecured HL7 messages pose a dire threat to patient safety. Gain valuable insights into the pressing need for improved healthcare cybersecurity measures and the potential consequences of inaction.