CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, an emergency technique used when a person’s breathing or heartbeat stops. In security discussions, the term often appears around medical robotics, connected devices, and hospital systems that support resuscitation. Because CPR is time-critical, any software, sensor, or automation involved in the process has to be dependable, with strong emphasis on availability, integrity, and human oversight.
Cyber security matters here because a compromised medical device or disrupted hospital network can delay care, hide alarms, or confuse staff at the worst possible moment. Attackers may try to interfere with device settings, spread ransomware across clinical systems, or exploit weak access controls. Defenders reduce risk with network segmentation, authenticated updates, logging, manual fallback procedures, and regular drills so clinicians can act safely even if automation fails.