mShield – Peace of Mind for your Network Security

In today’s hospitals, radiology is no longer an isolated function but part of the overall network structure. Malicious software attacks on computer networks, like viruses or Denial of Service attacks are an increasing threat to hospital computer networks and through them to the medical equipment linked to the network.

Threats for medical equipment

State-of-the-art medical devices are increasingly PC based. Even if the architecture of modality embedded PCs are much more robust than office PCs, they are under threat from malicious software attacks. As a consequence of a malicious network incident, the modality could shut down or patient data could be lost or disclosed.

mShield is A dedicated modality hardware firewall Designed to work in a professional medical environment  A proactive, carefree solution; decoupling the modality from the network  Optimized for communication of medical equipment (DICOM)  An option for Philips fluoroscopy and radiography modalities

Benefits

• Enhanced system uptime due to increased system integrity
• Less frequent software patching and fewer updating of virus definition files
• Less maintenance required
• Secure environment
• Protected patient information
   

•  mShield leaflet
•  "Defending Medical Information Systems Against Malicious Software" by NEMA