Do No Harm: Healthcare Cybersecurity in Crisis (Live Q&A)
Dr. Christian Dameff, Dr. Jeff Tully, Jessica Wilkerson, and Josh Corman answer live community questions on protecting hospitals from cyber extortion.
Summary
Live Community Q&A on Healthcare Cybersecurity
Following the panel presentation, the authors engage with the DEF CON community in a live session on protecting healthcare facilities from cyber threats.
Addressing Practical Clinical Security Challenges
The speakers answer questions regarding medical device patch management, clinical workflow continuity during network outages, and open-source medical security research.
Opportunities for Security Researcher Engagement
The panel provides concrete guidance for security professionals to volunteer with local healthcare providers and participate in medical device coordinated disclosure programs.
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