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Three Reasons Healthcare Organizations Continue to Struggle with Access Control (and How to Fix This
Access control isn’t sexy. It’s not the cybersecurity headline that gets boards panicked or prompts six-figure emergency spend. But it’s precisely where healthcare organizations continue to struggle, and where attackers continue to win.
At a recent webinar hosted with Fordewind.io, we surveyed security professionals across hospitals, clinics, and care networks. 63% said access control remains their biggest challenge. That’s not surprising , but it should be alarming.
Healthcare isn’t failing at access control because of bad tools. It’s failing because of how those tools are used and misused in chaotic, complex environments. Let’s break down why this happens and what your organization can do about it.
Reason 1: Access Models Don’t Match Real-World Roles
The Problem:
Most healthcare organizations still lean heavily on Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). In theory, it’s straightforward: assign permissions based on job function. However, in practice, healthcare roles are fluid. A nurse might float across departments. A doctor could hold multiple specializations. A resident might rotate through ten different units in six months.
