The mShield firewall uses strict rules to control communication between the imaging system and it’s environment. The rules are fine-tuned based on the intended use of the product and therefore, by default, blocks all non-required communication. It protects Philips medical devices so that patients can continue to receive their treatment, even if there is malicious activity on the network.
mShield blocks most typical network-based replication paths for viruses and worms, thus preventing infections.