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HIMSS25: Healthcare Needs More Cybersecurity Support in Staffing and Partnerships
The 2025 HIMSS Global Conference in Las Vegas underscored the growing importance of cybersecurity in healthcare. According to the 2024 HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Survey, 52% of organizations planned IT budget increases, with 55% allocating more funds specifically for cybersecurity.Former NSA Director Paul Nakasone highlighted the need for radical partnerships and AI-driven strategies to combat ransomware. Experts emphasized cybersecurity as an ecosystem, with data-driven decision-making and workforce expansion as key priorities.Healthcare leaders discussed the regional impact of cyberattacks, distinctions between disaster and cyber recovery, and third-party risk management. Staffing shortages remain a challenge, particularly in post-acute care, prompting some organizations to transition to managed security services. Cybersecurity was ultimately framed as integral to patient safety and healthcare resilience.
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The 2025 HIMSS Global Conference emphasized the critical role of cybersecurity in healthcare. The 2024 HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey revealed increased IT budgets, with 55% of organizations prioritizing cybersecurity investments.Former NSA Director Paul Nakasone advocated for partnerships and AI-driven strategies against ransomware. Experts stressed data-driven cybersecurity, workforce expansion, and regional impacts of cyberattacks. Discussions highlighted distinctions between disaster and cyber recovery, third-party risk management, and staffing shortages in post-acute care. Ultimately, cybersecurity was framed as essential to patient safety and healthcare system resilience.
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