Cyber Work Why Medical Device Security Needs Transparency: The SBOM Revolution | Guest Ken Zalevsky
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Apr 14, 2025 Ken Zalevsky, Founder and CEO of Vigilant Ops, is on a mission to revolutionize cybersecurity in healthcare, particularly through the importance of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). He explains how SBOMs offer crucial transparency, much like ingredient lists on food packaging, to combat vulnerabilities in medical devices. Zalevsky shares his fascinating journey from tech enthusiast to leading authority on medical device security and discusses the integration of AI in this field. Plus, he offers invaluable career insights for aspiring cybersecurity professionals.
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Ken's Early Tech Influence
- Ken Zalevsky's interest in tech stems from his computer scientist father who brought home gadgets early on.
- His cybersecurity career began unexpectedly after a medical device was hacked during his time at Bayer.
Connectivity Sparks Security Awareness
- The 2011 Black Hat presentation hacking an insulin pump raised awareness of medical device vulnerabilities.
- Increasing connectivity of devices demands stronger security measures to prevent dangerous breaches.
Medical Device Connectivity Complexity
- Modern medical devices often include many connected components, increasing security complexity.
- Hospital devices range from complex injectors to simple connected thermometers, all requiring network security.