The OWASP Secure Medical Devices Deployment Standard provides guidance for the secure deployment of medical devices within healthcare environments, addressing the rising threats such as botnets and malware targeting IoT devices. It emphasizes security measures across device purchasing, network security, interface controls, and incident handling.
This standard highlights the critical importance of incorporating security measures in the deployment of medical devices, which have traditionally focused solely on patient safety while often neglecting cybersecurity risks. Given the growing risk posed by botnets, malware, and other threats to IoT devices, the standard prescribes actionable controls across areas like procurement processes, perimeter and network security, device-specific measures, and interface and central station configurations. It also advises regular security testing and robust incident response mechanisms to maintain operational integrity in healthcare facilities.
