Becker's Hospital Review: 3 ways to improve cybersecurity amid healthcare's cyber crisis (March 2025)

Summary

Recently, a wave of cyberattacks forced healthcare executives to reckon with an uncomfortable truth: traditional cybersecurity strategies are no longer enough.

This report from Advisory Board shares how more than 10 experts — from provider organizations and digital health firms to consulting leaders — are redefining what cyber resilience means in an era of third-party interdependence.

It outlines a strategic shift from reactive defense to collaborative, systemwide resilience — and the practical steps leaders are taking to manage operational risk, strengthen contracts and reduce exposure across complex networks.

Content

Cybersecurity efforts must evolve as the healthcare industry becomes increasingly interconnected. This changing landscape demands more than just reactive measures — it calls for a forward-thinking approach to prevent breaches before they occur, while ensuring operational recovery when they happen.

1. Prioritise proactive cybersecurity in healthcare.
2. Regularly reassess third-party risks despite the resource demands.
3. Improve cross-industry communication.