Zero Trust Stands as a Secure Foundation for Healthcare’s IoMT Devices

Internet-connected medical devices represent a fast-growing segment of the care delivery system at healthcare organizations, including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.The Internet of Things — specifically, the Internet of Medical Things, described by Deloitte as “a connected infrastructure of medical devices, software applications and health systems and services” — enables healthcare organizations to collect patient data and streamline clinical operations, filling a critical care need and reducing the burden on providers.IoT and IoMT devices “provide real-time information to gather and report on patient health, monitor recovery and detect abnormalities,” says Amber Pearson, VA’s executive director of information security policy and strategy. “They play an important role in delivering high-quality healthcare.”