The healthcare sector faces unique cybersecurity challenges due to factors like sectors’ size, technology restrictions, 24/7/365 operations, and regulatory scrutiny. Attacks on healthcare systems not only risk lives but also carry severe regulatory penalties. A compromised device can provide access to multiple systems, creating more scope for security gaps and vulnerabilities. The financial impact of breaches could be enormous, and healthcare has been the costliest industry for breaches since 2011.
Healthcare sector braces for rising cybersecurity threats in 2025
A global survey by Health-ISAC shows increasing cybersecurity challenges for healthcare organizations, with ransomware as the prevailing threat. Other concerns include third-party and data breaches,
