Josh Hanet, Attorney, Gowling WLG to Speak at the KG's Event

Aug. 22, 2016 - PRLog -- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Josh Hanet, Attorney, Gowling WLG will speak at the Knowledge Congress' webcast entitled: "Medical Devices in Hospital Networks: Mitigating Risk in 2016 LIVE Webcast" This event is scheduled for August 30, 2016 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET).

For further details, please visit:

https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=1928

About Josh Hanet

Josh is Toronto-based Gowling WLG lawyer practising in the area of advocacy. His practice focuses on product liability, commercial litigation, and professional liability.

Josh has significant experience in product liability defence work, including class actions, for defendants from varied industries, including the consumer product, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing sectors. Josh's representative work has brought him before all levels of Court in Ontario, including the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia as well as professional regulatory bodies and other administrative tribunals.

About Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG is an international law firm created by the combination of Gowlings, a leading Canadian law firm, and Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co (WLG), a leading U.K.-based international law firm.

With more than 1,400 legal professionals in 18 cities worldwide, we provide our clients with in-depth expertise in key global sectors and a suite of legal services at home and abroad. We see the world through our clients' eyes, and collaborate across countries, offices, service areas and sectors to help them succeed, no matter how challenging the circumstances.

Event Synopsis:

As the need for a cost-effective patient care increases, developments and innovation in the healthcare technology begin to arise. Nowadays, the numerous advances in computer algorithms, the Internet-of-Things, sophisticated wearable and medical devices enable easier wireless networking between users, health care centers, manufacturers and patients. This direct connection between patient care and medical devices improves health care and increases the ability of physicians and health care service centers to easily provide medical treatment.

However, despite the numerous opportunities, medical devices, like other computer system can be vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches which may consequently impact patient care, brand and reputation of hospitals, and the safety of patients' personal and medical information.

The widespread use of wireless technology and software in medical devices escalates the risks of potential cybersecurity threats. Addressing such threats and reducing information security risks requires manufacturers, hospitals and facilities to ensure effective safeguards in identifying risks and hazards associated with their medical devices, and applying appropriate mitigation strategies to address patient safety risks and proper device performance.

In this LIVE Webcast, a seasoned panel of thought leaders, professionals, and practitioners brought together by The Knowledge Group will review and discuss the potential problems and possible impact of medical devices in the healthcare landscape. Speakers will also help the audience understand the pace of innovation in this area including its direct connection to business potential and overall cost savings.

Key topics include:

§  Networked Medical Devices in Hospitals, Clinics, and Care Centers

§  Cyber Security and Safety Risks

§  Hardware, Software, and Architectural Limitations

§  Networks, Internet-of-Things, and  Bluetooth

§  Legacy Equipment (Passwords, Upgrades, Coding)

§  Current Device Limitations

§  Cyber Attacks and Malware ('MEDJACK', 'Zeus', and 'Citadel')

§  Federal Regulations for Hospitals and Manufacturers

§  Current Limitations

§  Suggested Enhancements

§  Device Standards and Compliance

§  Network Security Risk Evaluation and Analysis

§  Risk Mitigation Strategies on Networks

§  Security Management Programs

§  Manufacturer's Security Guidance and Disclosure Policies

§  Device Hardware and Software Updating

§  Regulatory Compliance

§  Liability Assessment and Mitigation

§  Best Practices

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org