2026 Europe Hospital Cyber Exposure and Clinical Continuity Index

This technical report presents a comprehensive assessment of hospital cyber exposure and clinical continuity across Europe for the year 2026. It outlines the methodology and evidence base used by Black Book Research to evaluate the threat landscape, clinical dependencies, and the ability of healthcare systems to maintain operations during cyber incidents. The report categorizes various European countries based on their cyber risk profiles, highlighting Poland and Germany as leaders in external threat exposure and clinical cyber risk. It emphasizes the importance of resilience in healthcare systems, focusing on their capacity to sustain safe operations despite cyber threats. The findings indicate a shift in the perception of cybersecurity from mere data protection to ensuring continuity of care. The report concludes with a discussion on the need for healthcare organizations to demonstrate their ability to recover from cyber incidents effectively, thereby redefining the standards for cyber maturity in the European healthcare sector.