Security challenges in pervasive wireless medical systems and devices

Medical systems are designed for a range of end users from different professional skill groups and also people who carry the devices in and on their bodies. Open, accurate and efficient communication is the priority for medical systems and as a consequence strong protection costs are traded against the utility benefits for open systems. In this paper we assess the vulnerabilities created by the professional and end user expectations, and theorized ways to mitigate wireless risks. The benefits of wireless medical services are great in terms of efficiencies, mobility and information management. These benefits may be realized by treating the vulnerabilities and reducing the cost of adverse events.

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