Healthcare Security Shifts to Hybrid-Cloud, AI as Incidents Surge
Event summary
- Genetec's 2026 State of Physical Security Report highlights healthcare's preference for hybrid-cloud deployments (59% cite continuous updates as key driver).
- 49% of healthcare organizations plan to leverage AI for security processes in 2026, with access control (55%) and video surveillance (39%) as top priorities.
- 55% of respondents report increases in physical attacks on employees, with unauthorized entry (50%) and insider theft (44%) also rising.
- Healthcare organizations are expanding security data sharing across departments, integrating with HR systems and external threat intelligence.
The big picture
Genetec's report underscores the strategic pivot in healthcare security toward hybrid-cloud infrastructure and AI-driven solutions, reflecting broader industry trends in digital transformation and data-centric operations. The rise in physical security incidents—particularly employee attacks and unauthorized entry—highlights the growing need for integrated, adaptive security frameworks. As healthcare organizations grapple with aging IT infrastructure and talent shortages, the ability to modernize while maintaining regulatory compliance will be critical.
What we're watching
- Hybrid-Cloud Adoption
- How healthcare organizations will balance cloud flexibility with data ownership concerns amid rising security incidents.
- AI Integration
- Whether AI-driven security solutions can effectively address the surge in physical attacks and insider threats.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- The pace at which healthcare organizations will integrate physical security data with operational and clinical systems.
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