Staffing shortages have been identified as the top cybersecurity challenge facing healthcare organizations, a Jan. 2 report from KLAS found.
The report underscores that smaller organizations, particularly those with fewer than 500 beds, face the greatest difficulties. Many of these organizations have security teams too small to manage the growing workload, leaving them ill-equipped to address increasing cybersecurity demands.
Between January and October, KLAS interviewed 70 healthcare organizations to explore their cybersecurity priorities, challenges, vendor partnerships, and perspectives on AI's role in strengthening cybersecurity efforts.
Respondents outlined seven key challenges healthcare organizations face when it comes to cybersecurity:
- Staffing shortages
- Budget constraints
- Ongoing cybersecurity threats
- Incident preparedness
- Training, awareness, and compliance
- Organizational alignment and priorities
- Outdated technology