IoT cybersecurity management products are a key enabler of connected health. The global solution market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28% over the next three years, and the healthcare sector is projected to experience the highest rate of growth.1 Not surprisingly, healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) are rapidly investing in these solutions, as they address the operational challenges to scalable, safe delivery. Interestingly, however, the adoption is occurring despite how hospital cultures still lag in their understanding of the real stakes and the capabilities that enable a desirable future state. This paper suggests that a more simplified approach to modernizing healthcare security operations is warranted. It suggests that a renewed focus on foundational enhancements presents a more rational path to maturity. The “blocking and tackling” sports analogy comes to mind, as only teams that effectively execute at this level can successfully move to the next.