Carrying Our Insecurities with Us - The Risks of Implanted Medical Devices in Secure Spaces

Explore the complex security challenges posed by Implanted Medical Devices (IMDs) in secure spaces through this 40-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the increasing prevalence of smart IMDs and their potential risks to national security. Examine current policies prohibiting portable electronic devices in secure environments and the need for policy amendments. Investigate technical mitigations and workforce protections to address these challenges. Learn about risk categories, HR policies, and other considerations surrounding IMDs. Gain insights into functionality concerns, hacking risks, and EMI protection. Discuss the compatibility of IMDs with FDA standards, communication methods, and legal liabilities. Understand the implications for national security positions and explore potential solutions for safely integrating IMDs in secure spaces.

Syllabus

Introduction
Background
Student Recognition
Motivation
Security Guidelines
Risk Categories
Workforce Protections
Functionality
HR Policies
Mitigations
Other Considerations
Summary
Questions
Mitigation
National Security Positions
EMP
Mylar Suit
Hacking
Are they becoming more common
Are we working on mitigations
Question on IMD having geolocation
Question on IMD compatibility with FDA standards
Question on how the devices communicate
Standards for deploying IMDs
Legal liability jamming