Event Speaker

Axel Wirth, CPHIMS, CISSP, HCISPP

Chief Security Strategist

Medcrypt

Axel Wirth has been involved in cybersecurity in the healthcare industry for over 15 years and has developed a deep understanding of the unique security challenges in the space. He has a proven track record of developing and implementing effective security solutions that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of medical devices and the sensitive data they manage. He teaches courses in medical device cybersecurity at the University of Connecticut and through AAMI and has contributed to several books. Axel is committed to advancing the field by ensuring that medical devices are secure, and patients are safe.

Sessions

Pixel Protectors: Security Strategies for Medical Imaging Devices

Presented by Lawrence Tarbox, PhD, Shawn Clark, MHA, MS, MFA, Axel Wirth, CPHIMS, CISSP, HCISPP May 23, 2025 | 1:00 PMOregon Ballroom 201

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, ensuring the security of medical devices within medical imaging has become paramount. This session will explore the critical challenges and cutting-edge solutions for safeguarding hardware and software in medical devices, focusing on the unique challenges of imaging informatics. As enterprise imaging systems increasingly rely on connected devices…