Is my medical device vulnerable to cyber threats?

It is a matter of whether the threat actor has sufficient resources (both staffing and financial resources) and the motivation. The real question is about the likelihood of a threat: an always-on internet-connected medical device will have a very different threat profile than a medical device that requires direct physical access.

What type of cybersecurity risks do wearables create?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"\"The key cyber-physical security concerns in wearables include the ability to track the user, thus compromising privacy; access to health data that can be compromised or misued; software and firmware vulnerabilities in a connected ecosystem; and lack of encryption.\""}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":13057,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0,"15":"Arial","16":10}">The key cyber-physical security concerns in wearables include the ability to track the user, thus compromising privacy; access to health data that can be compromised or misued; software and firmware vulnerabilities in a connected ecosystem; and lack of encryption.

Artificial intelligence refers to the science of building computer programs and algorithms that require some form of intelligence (such as a machine or a computer) to perform tasks, typically involving learning and problem-solving. Much like how human minds operate.

How can we train more people in cybersecurity?

Middle-school and high-schools should introduce cybersecurity courses as a pathway to an attainable middle-class career, and ensure that students from across the socioeconomic spectrum have the same degree of opportunity and access to pursue cybersecurity learning before college. Schools should also celebrate diverse cybersecurity professionals to proactively address the perception that only certain people can work in the field of cybersecurity.

Kayne McGladrey IEEE Senior Member

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