Assessing Vulnerabilities in Internet of Things Devices Within Healthcare Systems Under Real World Conditions
Keywords:
IoT Security, Healthcare Systems, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessment, Medical Devices, Real-World Threats, Architecture Modeling, Sequence AnalysisAbstract
The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in healthcare systems has revolutionized patient monitoring, diagnostics, and treatment efficiency. However, the proliferation of these devices has introduced significant security vulnerabilities, often exacerbated under real-world operational conditions. This study investigates the security gaps in IoT-enabled healthcare infrastructures, focusing on threats such as weak encryption, firmware flaws, and insecure communication channels. Through architectural visualization, sequence modeling of attack patterns, and vulnerability mapping, we provide an in-depth examination of risks and their propagation paths. The findings highlight the urgent need for robust security frameworks and real-time threat mitigation in healthcare environments.
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