The survey collected responses from 1,309 IT and security experts, shedding light on vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector.
Here are three things to know from the survey:
- Phishing remains the most common type of cyberattack on healthcare’s on-premises systems. However, cloud environments saw a distinct challenge: 74% of healthcare organizations that experienced cyberattacks reported user or admin account compromises.
- The financial impact of cyberattacks was significant, affecting 69% of healthcare organizations, compared to 60% across other industries.
- Beyond financial damage, one in five healthcare organizations reported severe consequences after cyberattacks, such as changes in senior leadership (21%) or lawsuits (19%).
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
