HealthsystemCIO.com January 3, 2025
Driven by the increasing interconnectivity of systems, the rising sophistication of attacks, and limited budgets, healthcare organizations are working to balance their cyber resource allocations, according to the recent KLAS report, Cybersecurity 2025: Organizations Assessing Their Cybersecurity Posture amid Rising Threats.
A Balancing Act: Prevention and Preparedness
Healthcare IT leaders face a complex dilemma: how to prioritize between incident prevention and breach preparedness. According to the report, while proactive measures like network segmentation and third-party risk management dominate investment priorities, some organizations are equally focused on preparing for breaches.
“Incident prevention is top of mind for many organizations, yet a third are also prioritizing incident preparedness for post-breach recovery,” the report stated. This recognition is driving investments in areas such...