4 key reasons fixed function devices seldom get patched

Overview

Fixed-function devices such as point-of-sale (POS) systems, ATMs, medical equipment, mobile devices and more are used in virtually every industry, but they share a number of security challenges. Since many of these devices run on legacy operating systems, have restricted or no network connection and have limited CPU, memory and storage; implementing security controls, traditional antivirus and patches is often difficult. Not to mention, these devices are at risk of the same threats and subjected to compliance mandates as regular endpoints such as desktops, laptops and networks.