Cybersecurity Spending by Healthcare Falls Short: Survey

73 percent of respondents say their organization needs to increase funding to be secure, effective and compliant

By By Dan Hounsell


Healthcare organizations firmly embraced a host of technologies in recent years and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is especially true of telehealth, which along with email, is among the biggest areas of risk for cyber attacks. Unfortunately, new data reveals that organizations might not be devoting enough resources to cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity budgets in healthcare are expected to continue to fall short of actual needs in the next year, according to a new survey by Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Market Intelligence reported by HealthLeaders.

Three out of four respondents said changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in a larger or more complex computing edge, akin to the cybersecurity concept of attack surfaces.

On average, these decision-makers believe they need to be spending 24 percent more on cybersecurity in the next two to three years than they currently do.

Of those surveyed, 73 percent say their organization needs to increase funding to continue to be secure, effective, and compliant, but only 40 percent expect their organizations will be able to make the necessary financial investment in cybersecurity.



March 30, 2021


Topic Area: Information Technology


Recent Posts

Fire at Assisted Living Facility Kills 9, Injures 30

Half of the building’s residents were evacuated through small windows.


North Carolina Children's Health Selects Apex for Campus Location

The groundbreaking is anticipated to happen in 2027.


Designing for Access: Addressing Pharmacy Deserts with Flexible Solutions

Design is an increasingly important consideration for closing the gap in pharmaceutical access.


Baylor Scott & White Health Set to Open New Texas Medical Center 

The new 40-acre campus will offer communal green spaces, more than two miles of trails, health and wellness events and activities for everyone to enjoy.


The Future of Backup Power Systems in Healthcare Facilities

Manufacturers discuss what trends are shaping the future of backup power systems in healthcare.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.