Healthcare Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2026
Industry executives and experts share their predictions for 2026. Read them in this 18th annual VMblog.com series exclusive.
By Erik Littlejohn, CEO, CloudWave
In 2026, emerging cybersecurity trends will reshape how healthcare organizations approach data protection and patient care. As the threat landscape evolves faster than traditional defenses can keep pace, healthcare leaders will need to prioritize cyber resilience, artificial intelligence-powered security solutions, and staying ahead of the curve to safeguard patient care. From the dissolution of traditional security perimeters to the rise of managed security partnerships, this year’s predictions highlight the critical steps healthcare organizations must take to ensure the security and integrity of their critical systems and data, as well as recognize cybersecurity as a core patient safety function.