Healthcare providers rely on digital systems to deliver care and keep operations running. Yet many still fall short on cybersecurity, despite being one of the most frequently targeted sectors. Challenges like legacy systems, budget constraints, and the complexity of securing both IT and medical devices contribute to this vulnerability.

APIs enable seamless integration, but they often bypass traditional security controls. Attackers exploit misconfigured endpoints, abuse business logic, and leverage forgotten “shadow APIs” to infiltrate systems and exfiltrate data at scale. Their high traffic volume makes them perfect for automated attacks.

Many businesses still view penetration testing as optional, often delaying it until after an incident has already occurred. This mindset leaves organizations exposed amid rising and shifting security challenges, where attackers constantly probe for weaknesses.

Based on feedback from penetration testing Australian businesses since the beginning of 2025, one thing is clear: The cyber threat landscape is evolving faster than ever. Ransomware groups are becoming more targeted, information-stealing malware is expanding in scale, and attackers are actively exploiting both known and zero-day vulnerabilities.