As economic pressure tightens and IT talent remains in short supply, organisations are allocating cybersecurity budgets with a sharpened lens toward driving efficiency and ROI. A recent IANS Research report found that cybersecurity budgets increased only 4% in 2025, down from 8% the year prior.

As outsourcing accelerates and digital ecosystems grow more complex, organisations are finding that traditional vendor risk management strategies aren’t enough. Recent Imprivata data reveals just how exposed organisations are to third- and fourth-party risk.

As healthcare systems face mounting cyber threats targeting their most sensitive accounts, many are still struggling to close critical access gaps. In fact, only 36% of health IT leaders say their organisations have a privileged access strategy that’s consistently applied enterprise-wide, according to data from Imprivata and the Ponemon Institute.

Shared-use mobile devices are transforming care delivery across Australia’s hospitals, offering clinicians faster access to patient information and driving significant cost efficiencies. Imprivata research reveals that Australian hospitals could save an average of A$1.2 million annually through shared mobile device programs.

As Zero Trust architecture becomes the framework for most modern cybersecurity strategies, many overlook a critical vulnerability: vendor access. Only 36% of health IT leaders say their organisations have a privileged access strategy applied consistently enterprise-wide, according to data from Imprivata and the Ponemon Institute.

Passwords remain one of the weakest links in cybersecurity. According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, 80% of breaches stem from compromised credentials.

Recent Imprivata research reveals a growing security gap in healthcare as more organisations incorporate mobile devices into their technology fleets. The findings show that 74% of shared-use devices are often left signed in after use, and 79% of staff admit to sharing credentials, putting sensitive patient data at risk. Data security is the most frequently cited challenge for shared-use device adoption, cited by 44% of respondents.