Issue Security for medical devices as they approach end of life

Summary

The Internet of Medical Things covers specialised devices ranging from smartwatches and fitness trackers to pacemakers, insulin pumps and life-critical infusion pumps. Some 500,000 medical technologies currently affect people's health and quality of life. In 2025 healthcare recorded the highest average breach cost of any sector, at $7.4 million per incident. Devices become more exposed as they approach the end of their life and may no longer receive security patches. Because such threats undermine patient safety, privacy, regulatory compliance and trust, cybersecurity strategy is central, and the healthcare security market may reach $32.9 billion by 2028.