2025-09-20 –, Pupin
If you have ever had a CT image taken in the last decades, it is most likely that the results are managed in some Hospital IT environment using the DICOM standard. This protocol is used for the communication of medical imaging information – the data that is the basis for diagnosing patients and determining their treatment. This presentation gives an insight into how DICOM images are used in radiotherapy and then highlights and demonstrates some of the inherent vulnerabilities of the standard and their recommended mitigations.
Janos Kovacs is newcomer to the Healthcare IT, with a decade of experience gained in the field of product cybersecurity. He has contributed to the establishment of the product cybersecurity management systems for several global manufacturers. Since 2025 he works on keeping cancer treatment secure as part of Varian Product Cybersecurity Team.