Ransomware Attack on Healthcare Facility
One of the leading healthcare institutions in the U.S. identified a threat risk from a ransomware attack targeting IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) devices, which was successfully mitigated. How was this achieved? The management discovered that attackers could change default passwords, which could lead to severe consequences, such as disruptions in healthcare services, data loss, and even endanger the lives of patients. The institution sought a platform that would enable effective management of passwords and identities on critical IoMT devices.
Phosphorus was able to meet these requirements with its solution for rapid password and identity management on these devices.
The solution allowed for the detection of all IoT devices within minutes, a process that previously took weeks. Additionally, Phosphorus automates the process of increasing the security level of IoT devices, providing more efficiency for the IT/security team. Compared to previous solutions, Phosphorus achieved significant results in device protection and reducing security risks.
The benefits of implementing the Phosphorus platform include complete visibility of IoMT/IoT/OT devices, fast and accurate vulnerability detection, proactive security level enhancement, quicker problem resolution, as well as automated vulnerability remediation and compliance with best practices for password rotation.
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