AAMI Episode 22: Patch Management in Healthcare

AAMI Episode 22: Patch Management in Healthcare

Author: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation June 21, 2017 Duration: 19:54

With cybersecurity attacks on the rise in healthcare and a growing appreciation for the threats posed to patients, patch management is more important than ever—yet it remains a challenge for most hospitals. Why? "I don't think there's any other industry that has such a diversity of different devices from different manufacturers run in an environment where the pieces are so dependent on each other. That makes it difficult to, for example, take one device down, patch it and reboot it without affecting other devices" said Axel Wirth a distinguished technical architect for Symantec Corporation and a member of the BI&T Editorial Board. A cybersecurity expert, Wirth shares his tips for patch management and his "defense in depth"; framework that he believes all healthcare facilities should adopt. This podcast is sponsored by Nuvolo.


Tune into The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Podcast-AAMI for candid conversations that go straight to the heart of healthcare technology. Hosts Terry Baker and Kelley Hill guide these discussions, joined each episode by leading subject matter experts who bring real-world perspective. You’ll hear detailed explorations of the field's most urgent challenges, from device interoperability and cybersecurity risks to the practical realities of sterilization and standards implementation. This isn't just theoretical; the dialogue focuses on the multidisciplinary, collaborative approaches that teams are actually using to find solutions and improve patient care. Produced in partnership with the studios of Healthcare Tech Talk, the podcast serves as an essential audio resource for anyone invested in the lifecycle of medical technology-whether you're a clinical engineer, a sterile processing professional, a risk manager, or simply fascinated by how innovation meets clinical practice. Each episode breaks down complex topics into relatable insights, fostering a deeper understanding of the instruments and systems that modern medicine relies upon every single day.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 34

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