Healthcare Cybersecurity Report EMEA 2026

Today’s healthcare landscape extends far beyond the traditional hospital setting. With the emergence of a digital-first workforce, including telehealth clinicians, remote administrators, external vendors, and even AI agents, the healthcare sector’s operational boundaries have widened, creating a broader and more complex attack surface for cyber threats.

The primary risk is no longer a physical laptop stolen from a vehicle, but targeted network intrusions capitalising on the vulnerabilities of an increasingly digital and distributed infrastructure.

• Incidents affecting the healthcare sector were up 21% in 2025 on the previous year
• Healthcare data breaches cost an average of $7.42 million per incident
• Healthcare breaches take an average of 279 days to identify and contain

Healthcare staff operate in environments defined by rapid decision-making and cybercriminals systematically exploit this to bypass critical judgment. Building resilience requires a strategic approach that addresses technology, workflows, and clinical behaviour.

Access KnowBe4’s comprehensive report for further insights into:

• Why healthcare is a prime target for cyber attackers
• How the threat landscape is evolving
• The regulatory requirements for healthcare organisations in EMEA
• Strategies to address human and AI risk

Download the complete report to discover actionable insights into how to create an environment where clinical excellence and digital defence operate in alignment, turning the digital workforce into an organisation's strongest line of primary defence.