The large volumes of sensitive personally identifiable information (PII) that healthcare organizations (HCOs) collect and store has made the healthcare industry an attractive target for cybercrime. With widespread internet access, mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) devices and AI-assisted technology, hackers have many ways to gain entry into critical systems. In 2024, 82% of healthcare organizations reported significant security incidents,1 and 59% were hit by ransomware attacks.22,210 The number of weekly cyberattacks experienced by the average healthcare organization.

3 To protect their networks, critical data and patients’ well-being, many healthcare organizations are working to stay ahead of new risks by investing in cybersecurity solutions. From 2024 to 2025, 76% of healthcare organizations maintained or increased their cybersecurity budget.4 Even so, IT leaders are finding it difficult to manage the volume and complexity of security alerts. Healthcare was second only to financial services in the number of times the industry was compromised in 2024, marking the first year since 2017 that it did not occupy the top spot.5 Healthcare and medical organizations also accounted for 10% of all publicly reported ransomware victims in 2024, making the industry the second most targeted sector behind manufacturing.