Tag Archives: Healthcare Cybersecurity

Theatres of Risk: Rethinking Cybersecurity in Healthcare as Operational Technology, Not IT

This article argues that medical theatres and hospital systems should be treated as Operational Technology (OT) environments rather than traditional IT. It highlights how flat networks, embedded legacy systems, and an overwhelming focus on availability over security create critical vulnerabilities. The piece calls for a shift in governance, risk modelling, and procurement practices to align with the cyber-physical realities of modern healthcare infrastructure.

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Understanding OT: Operational Technology in Context

This article defines Operational Technology (OT) as distinct from traditional IT, highlighting its core characteristics, such as real-time control, safety-critical processes, long-lifecycle assets, and minimal security by design. It is the first in a short series of articles that argues that failure to recognise OT environments as such leads to systemic cybersecurity blind spots, particularly in sectors like healthcare, logistics, and building management.

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