A recent Black Book Market Research survey shows that U.S. hospitals must prioritize funding in key cybersecurity domains from 2026 to 2028 to protect clinical operations and safeguard financial viability. Identity and access management emerged as the top focus, with 71% of IT leaders ranking it among their top three priorities, followed by endpoint and email security, ransomware resilience, and Zero Trust network security. As hospitals strive for maturity in these foundational areas, there remains a disparity in the faster progression of core domains versus slower advancements in cloud protection and clinical technology risks. This highlights the urgent need for healthcare organizations to enhance their cybersecurity frameworks to mitigate risks that could impact patient care and revenue.
