Healthcare Cybersecurity Under Siege: New Study Reveals Critical Gaps
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare underscored significant vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector, revealing how connected systems can disrupt care delivery and patient safety. In light of rising cybersecurity threats, organizations are increasingly adopting established frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 to enhance their cybersecurity preparedness. The 2025 Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study highlights ongoing gaps in areas like third-party risk management and asset management, stressing the need for improved resilience. Based on a survey of 69 healthcare and payer organizations, the study correlates cybersecurity practices with factors such as insurance premiums, spending, and staffing.
