Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Full-day conference addressing cybersecurity threats targeting healthcare systems, including ransomware and phishing attacks
- Focus on NIS2 Directive implementation for the health sector and the European Health Data Space (EHDS)
- Sessions covering the EU action plan for hospital cybersecurity and available funding opportunities
- Designed for healthcare IT professionals, medical device manufacturers, national health authorities and compliance specialists
- Organised by ENISA in collaboration with the Office of the Commissioner of Communications
About the Event
The 11th eHealth Security Conference takes place on October 7th, 2026, in Nicosia, Cyprus. Organised by the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) in collaboration with the Office of the Commissioner of Communications and hosted by ICT Academy, this in-person event brings together experts from EU Member States to address the growing cybersecurity challenges facing healthcare organisations.
The conference responds to increasing cybercrime targeting medical data and healthcare infrastructure. Sessions examine the current threat landscape, share defensive practices and explore how public and private healthcare entities can strengthen their security posture against ransomware, phishing and other attacks.
NIS2 Directive and European Health Data Space
A central theme of the conference is the implementation of the NIS2 Directive within the health sector. The directive establishes cybersecurity requirements for essential services, and healthcare organisations must understand their compliance obligations. The conference provides practical guidance on meeting these regulatory demands.
Sessions also address the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and related eHealth policy developments. As healthcare systems become more interconnected and data sharing increases, the security implications require careful consideration by IT teams, clinical staff and policymakers alike.
EU Action Plan and Funding Opportunities
The programme includes coverage of the EU action plan for hospital and healthcare provider cybersecurity. Attendees will learn about available funding mechanisms that can support cybersecurity improvements within their organisations, helping to address resource constraints that often limit security investments in the health sector.
Who Should Attend
The conference is designed for professionals working at the intersection of healthcare and information security. This includes healthcare IT professionals, clinical information security specialists, medical device manufacturers, national healthcare authorities, compliance and data privacy professionals, representatives from standardisation bodies and academics researching healthcare cybersecurity.