Healthcare and Finance Organizations Face High Cyberattack Risk, Survey Reveals
A recent survey conducted by Centiment on behalf of Huntress indicates that nearly half (48%) of professionals in highly regulated industries, specifically healthcare and finance, have experienced a major cyberattack such as a ransomware attack or data breach. These organizations are particularly vulnerable due to their access to sensitive data, including health records, valuable intellectual property, and bank accounts. The survey, which gathered responses from 461 U.S. technology or cybersecurity professionals in manager-level roles or higher within regulated sectors, highlights that 93% of respondents anticipate their organization will face a cyberattack in the next 12 months. Despite this high expectation of attacks, 52% of organizations believe they are fully prepared, while 45% report that IT or security teams frequently deprioritize security tasks due to competing operational demands. The findings also show that larger companies and those with larger cybersecurity budgets are more frequently targete... 
