Hacking the Hippocratic Oath. Forensic Fun with Medical IoT. Announcement

this document provides a comprehensive analysis of Medical Internet of Things (IoMT) Forensics, focusing on various critical aspects relevant to the field, including examination of current forensic methodologies tailored for IoT environments, highlighting their adaptability and effectiveness in medical contexts; techniques for acquiring digital evidence from medical IoT devices, considering the unique challenges posed by these devices; exploration of privacy issues and security vulnerabilities inherent in medical IoT systems, and how these impact forensic investigations; review of the tools and technologies used in IoT forensics, with a focus on those applicable to medical devices; analysis of real-world case studies where medical IoT devices played a crucial role in forensic investigations, providing practical insights and lessons learned.

This document offers a high-quality synthesis of the current state of Medical IoT Forensics, making it a valuable resource for security professionals, forensic investigators, and specialists across various industries. The insights provided can help enhance the understanding and implementation of effective forensic practices in the rapidly evolving landscape of medical IoT.

The rapid adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the healthcare industry, known as the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), has revolutionized patient care and medical operations. IoMT devices, such as wearable health monitors, implantable medical devices, and smart hospital equipment, generate and transmit vast amounts of sensitive data over networks.

Medical IoT network forensics is an emerging field that focuses on the identification, acquisition, analysis, and preservation of digital evidence from IoMT devices and networks. It plays a crucial role in investigating security incidents, data breaches, and cyber-attacks targeting healthcare organizations. The unique nature of IoMT systems, with their diverse range of devices, communication protocols, and data formats, presents significant challenges for traditional digital forensics techniques.

The primary objectives of medical IoT network forensics are:

📌 Incident Response: Rapidly respond to security incidents by identifying the source, scope, and impact of the attack, and gathering evidence to support legal proceedings or regulatory compliance.

📌 Evidence Acquisition: Develop specialized techniques to acquire and preserve digital evidence from IoMT devices, networks, and cloud-based systems while maintaining data integrity and chain of custody.

📌 Data Analysis: Analyze the collected data, including network traffic, device logs, and sensor readings, to reconstruct the events leading to the incident and identify potential vulnerabilities or attack vectors.

📌 Threat Intelligence: Leverage the insights gained from forensic investigations to enhance threat intelligence, improve security measures, and prevent future attacks on IoMT systems.

Medical IoT network forensics requires a multidisciplinary approach, combining expertise in digital forensics, cybersecurity, healthcare regulations, and IoT technologies. Forensic investigators must navigate the complexities of IoMT systems, including device heterogeneity, resource constraints, proprietary protocols, and the need to maintain patient privacy and data confidentiality.