Hospital & Healthcare Management September 5, 2025
Medical Device Security in the Internet of Things Era: Challenges and Solutions
The convergence of medical devices with Internet of Things technology has fundamentally transformed healthcare delivery while simultaneously creating unprecedented cybersecurity challenges that threaten patient safety, data privacy, and operational continuity. As hospitals increasingly deploy connected medical devices ranging from infusion pumps and patient monitors to imaging systems and implantable devices, the attack surface for malicious actors has expanded exponentially. Understanding and addressing medical device security IoT era challenges has become a critical competency for healthcare organizations seeking to protect their patients, staff, and operations from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
The statistics surrounding healthcare cybersecurity paint a sobering picture of the current threat landscape. In 2024, nearly 400 healthcare...







