The rise of telehealth and home-based care offers flexibility for patients and providers but increases cybersecurity risks due to connected devices. Experts emphasize a layered security approach to mitigate threats, highlighting vulnerabilities in bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies. With over 400 hospital-at-home programs growing, secure remote patient monitoring is essential. Poorly secured devices expand the attack surface, making patients and staff potential weak links. Alternatives like company-owned devices enhance security, improve trust, and separate work from personal use. Proactive incident response planning is crucial, with regular simulations ensuring preparedness against cyber threats, including ransomware attacks.

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