Healthcare cybersecurity is a low priority for many industry leaders, despite increasing cyber threats that impact patient safety, according to Omega Systems' '2025 Healthcare IT Landscape Report'.
19% of healthcare leaders acknowledge that a cyberattack has disrupted patient care, while 52% believe a fatal cyber-related incident in a U.S. healthcare facility is inevitable within the next five years.
Key findings reveal that 80% of healthcare organizations experienced at least one cyberattack in the past year, with social engineering attacks and ransomware being the most common.
Critical cybersecurity gaps include inadequate employee training, deficient incident response plans, stretched in-house teams, infrequent vulnerability assessments, and outdated systems. Partnering with a Managed Security Service Provider is highlighted as beneficial in enhancing resilience against cyber threats.