Episode 38

The Cybersecurity blind spot in Healthcare: Unprotected medical and connected devices

Healthcare organizations face growing cybersecurity threats from unmonitored, network-connected medical and IoT devices. With 87% of these devices unmonitored and over half containing critical vulnerabilities, the risk extends beyond data breaches to patient safety and hospital operations.

In this episode, Vipin Varma, SVP and Head of Cybersecurity Practice at CitiusTech, and Leon Lerman, SVP & GM at Axonius Healthcare, explain why healthcare is a prime target for cyberattacks, the challenges posed by legacy systems, and strategies to mitigate these risks.

Key takeaways:

Why healthcare’s unique ecosystem makes it a top target for cybercriminals
The critical risks of legacy systems and unmonitored medical devices
Practical steps to reduce risk: visibility, segmentation, and continuous monitoring

Tune in to learn how healthcare organizations can strengthen defenses and ensure patient safety in an increasingly connected ecosystem.

Vipin Varma

SVP, Cybersecurity, CitiusTech

Vipin Varma brings over 35 years of experience in cybersecurity to his role as Senior Vice President and Head of Cybersecurity Practice at CitiusTech. With a distinguished background that includes service in the Indian Army and leadership positions at major corporations, Vipin leads initiatives to protect critical healthcare information and develop comprehensive cybersecurity strategies.

Leon Lerman

SVP & GM, Axonius Healthcare

Leon Lerman is Senior Vice President and General Manager of Axonius Healthcare. As co-founder of Cynerio, now part of Axonius, he leads efforts to deliver advanced, agentless Cybersecurity solutions that provide full visibility, risk analysis, and active protection across clinical environments.

Episode 38

The Cybersecurity blind spot in Healthcare: Unprotected medical and connected devices

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