Although the application of IoMT technologies to healthcare brings many benefits, it also brings great security challenges. Other IoT devices are also exposed to security threats, but the consequences that can arise are much greater in the case of attacks on IoMT devices, since they can also cause loss of human life. Further development of IoMT devices will have to ensure adequate mechanisms to protect the security of the users of these devices.
There is no one technology that can completely improve the security of the medical Internet of Things (IoT) on its own. Instead, a combination of technologies, processes, and best practices is necessary to ensure the security of medical IoT devices and networks. However, some important technologies that can contribute to improving the security of medical IoT include:
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Hello,
Well answered by Syed NAWAZISH Ali . Those technologies can help. One thing to add is that for providers to optimize those technologies and invest more consumer or government must demand from providers certain or minimum security requirements for IoTs in order to acquire them.
IoTs must be developed with security in mind and certain requirements must be asked for compliance. For example IoT secure development, authentication, updatability and patching.
The widespread use of IoT was probably due to being cheap and convenient. Which means that the focus was user's need, and architecture was set up based on that. Security wasn't a primary concern. The increase use of cloud services added more interconnections and more vulnerabilities.
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No. If your doctor knows that you're a frequent user and if you're prescribed it by him, he will likely not be able to stop prescribing it to you.
Nowadays Cybersecurity tools integrate Ai to define the threats in a specific network. We can also use SDN on Iot devices and network devices in the area.
Several technologies can improve the security of the medical Internet of Things (IoT) in the future, but blockchain technology stands out.
Blockchain technology is a decentralized, distributed ledger that provides a secure and transparent way of storing and sharing data. It can be used to create tamper-proof records of medical data, such as patient health records, medical device data, and pharmaceutical supply chain data.
By using blockchain technology, medical IoT devices can securely record and transmit data to other devices and systems, ensuring that the data is accurate and trustworthy and cannot be altered or deleted without authorization. This can help prevent unauthorized access to medical data, protect patient privacy, and improve the overall security of medical IoT systems.
In addition, blockchain technology can also be used to create smart contracts that automate certain aspects of healthcare, such as insurance claims processing and drug supply chain management. This can help reduce the risk of fraud, increase efficiency, and improve patient outcomes.
While blockchain technology is still in its early stages of adoption in the healthcare industry, it can potentially transform how medical IoT devices are used and secured.
Dear Muhamed Cosic,
The further development of IoMT will certainly lead to the use of HHDTs (Human Health Digital Twins). My figure added here (as my vision!) illustrates the use of HHDTs in treating patients in the future IoMT. Blockchain Technology must be used to ensure the security of PEHR.
Best regards
Anatol Badach
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/366167747_Digital_Twins_in_IoT
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