Exec Chat: Bluetooth Devices Need Security Above And Beyond The Default, MedCrypt CEO Says

MedCrypt CEO Mike Kijewski spoke to Medtech Insight about the vulnerabilities that exist in medical devices with Bluetooth capabilities, and how adding unique security features can save patients’ lives.

• Source: MedCrypt

From insulin pumps to smart watches, Bluetooth functionality is common in patient-focused medical devices. The technology allows medical devices to easily communicate with a variety of systems due to its universal nature and ease of use. (Also see "The Patient In 2030: A Radical Vision Of The Future" - In Vivo, 31 January, 2022.)

However, the built-in features that come with Bluetooth hardware can be exploited, and with medical devices, the risk of

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