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Sector

Healthcare / Medical CPS

Clinical devices and hospital facility systems where patient safety and continuity of care dominate.

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Typical architecture

Clinical device VLANs, facility BAS network, and controlled vendor access; strong emphasis on inventory.

At a glance

SystemsMedical devices, Nurse call, Pneumatic tube, BAS, Medical gas monitoring
VendorsJohnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell

Why should I care?

Sector context decides consequence. The same vulnerability carries a different risk in a substation, a treatment plant and a packaging line — prioritise on physical outcome, not CVSS alone.

Key processes

  • Patient monitoring
  • Imaging
  • Environmental control for clinical spaces
  • Medical gas delivery

Safety considerations

  • Direct patient safety
  • Medical gas and environmental integrity

Availability requirements

  • Continuous clinical operation
  • Devices cannot be taken offline casually

Threat patterns

  • Ransomware disrupting clinical operations
  • Unmanaged connected devices
  • Vendor-maintained equipment

Relevant incidents