The healthcare industry, with its vast repository of electronic health records, a growing network of connected devices, reliance on legacy systems, and expanding telehealth solutions, continues to be a prime target for cyber threats.
To provide deeper insights into these evolving risks, Trustwave SpiderLabs has expanded its healthcare cybersecurity research with the newly released 2025 Trustwave Risk Radar Report: Healthcare Sector - A New Era of Cybersecurity Challenges.
Unlike its earlier report, which analyzed attack patterns and threat actors targeting the industry, this latest report delves into the emerging cybersecurity threats confronting healthcare organizations today.
The primary report is joined by two companion pieces:
There are also three accompanying webinars in which Trustwave SpiderLabs experts will explain the reports’ findings in greater detail.
Register here for all three webinars.
The report emphasizes that cybersecurity in healthcare is not just about protecting data—it's about safeguarding lives. Keeping these facilities secure is a fundamental obligation that mirrors the physician's credo of "primum non nocere" or "do no harm".
How dangerous are these threats? The average data breach cost exceeds $9.7 million. Double the cross-industry average of $4.8 million, but the true cost and threat lie in the potential for compromised patient safety.
The report's findings note:
This report equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and strategies necessary to navigate this complex cybersecurity terrain, ensuring that patient safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance remain paramount in the face of evolving cyber threats.
Trustwave SpiderLabs includes detailed descriptions of the adversarial groups that favor healthcare targets, the gaps our researchers have found in healthcare cybersecurity, and how patching and strong credential management allow attackers access.
The report also breaks down and explains the maze of compliance regulations these organizations must navigate daily and the risk posed by the long and involved supply chains required for these facilities to operate at peak efficiency. Addressing third-party threats within these supply chains is critical for maintaining cybersecurity resilience in healthcare.
The healthcare industry must remain vigilant in fortifying its defenses. The 2025 Trustwave Risk Radar Report: Healthcare Sector provides a crucial roadmap for healthcare organizations to understand emerging threats, mitigate risks, and protect both patient data and lives. By shedding light on adversarial tactics, security gaps, and ransomware trends, this report empowers healthcare leaders to take proactive measures in securing their networks, systems, and supply chains.