You have probably heard the stories of security researchers delivering lethal doses of insulin to a pump, or delivering a lethal shock to a vulnerable pacemaker. But what is the reality of the medical device industry as it relates to Information Security? Join us for an in-depth presentation about a two-year research project which consisted of medical device security testing at a multi-billion dollar healthcare system. This discussion will highlight the fallout from security standards not being a requirement for medical device manufacturers, and our work in identifying and reporting vulnerabilities. We are working towards a future where cyber security issues in medical devices are a thing of the past. We will discuss the recent success and traction we have gained with the FDA and DHS in addressing these security issues. The train is now moving, so please join us to find out how you can get involved and make a difference in patient safety for our future.
Scott Erven is the Manager of Information Security for Essentia Health. He is also the founder of SecMedic. He has over 14 years’ experience developing information security programs for small independent firms to the Department of Defense. He has been involved in numerous IT certification development efforts as a subject matter expert in information security. While not being paid for his management skills, Scott spends his time on medical device research and consulting, malware analysis and even enjoys picking the occasional lock.