Hospitals are organizations that are emerging on the forefront of the forefront of cyber domain as medical technology advances. This high rate of growth coupled with complex systems exposes hospitals to the threat of cyber attacks. This paper develops a model for studying how the capability of hospitals for cybersecurity is evolving and how these dynamics contribute to an overall cybersecurity of the hospital system. Through interviews with hospital staff, the authors developed a model to apply to study the dynamics of hospital cybersecurity and identify variables that could contribute to increased security across the system. The highest priority variables identified include reducing endpoint complexity and aligning internal stakeholders. Because the system is only as strong as it’s most vulnerable link, it is imperative to synchronize the security across the network.
