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Podcasts Hosted by Bill Russell, Sarah Richardson, and Drex DeFord
In-depth interviews with healthcare CIOs, CISOs, and technology leaders. Bill Russell explores the decisions, strategies, and innovations shaping healthcare transformation.
Oct 25, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
October 25, 2024: Samantha Jacques (VP of Clinical Engineering at McLaren Health Care ), a key leader in developing the "Managing Legacy Technology Security" (HIC-MaLTS document, shares insights on risk management, governance, and future-proofing medical devices. Can smaller healthcare systems keep up with these challenges, or are these solutions only accessible to larger organizations? And how can we shift from a device-centric approach to a holistic ecosystem view in healthcare security?
Oct 18, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
October 18, 2024: In this special Cybersecurity Awareness Month episode of UnHack (the Podcast), Drex DeFord speaks with Lisa Bisterfeldt from St. Luke’s Health System about her journey from public health to leading cyber resiliency efforts. They highlight the Health Sector Coordinating Council’s Cybersecurity Working Group (CWG) and its free, scalable resources to help healthcare organizations respond to and recover from cyber incidents. Key Points: 01:06 Health Sector Coordinating Counci
Oct 16, 2024·UnHack the News
October 16, 2024: George Pappas , CEO at Intraprise joins Drex for the news. They explore the far-reaching consequences of a cyber incident that led to the separation of a medical group from a health system in San Diego. How do we balance transparency in cybersecurity with the need to protect sensitive information? The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of digital identity guidelines, as George discusses whether healthcare is ready for a unified, frictionless approach to identit
Oct 14, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
October 14, 2024 : In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Errol Weiss , CSO of Health-ISAC , shares insights into the challenges and importance of information sharing within the cybersecurity landscape. Why do many organizations hesitate despite the clear benefits? Errol and Drex DeFord discuss overcoming barriers like leadership resistance and legal concerns, as well as practical steps for getting started. They highlight free, industry-wide resources created by HISAC that any organization c
Sep 30, 2024·UnHack the News
September 30, 2024: Kate Pierce , Senior vCISO & Executive Director of Subsidy Program, and Tamra Durfee , vCISO, of Fortified Health join Sarah at SOAR for the news. The discussion delves into the cybersecurity talent gap, highlighting the importance of attracting more women into cybersecurity. What role do mentorship programs and internships play in empowering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals? The conversation also examines the culture of cybersecurity in healthcare,
Sep 23, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
September 23, 2024: Drex DeFord interviews several healthcare cybersecurity leaders to explore how professionals stay ahead of evolving cyber threats amidst a flood of information. Can tapping into community knowledge and aggregating threat intelligence from organizations like HISAC and Gartner truly provide an edge in cybersecurity? What role do internal IT teams play in cybersecurity intelligence, and how can organizations strengthen business continuity and resilience in the face of ransomware
Sep 16, 2024·UnHack the News
September 16, 2024: George Pappas , CEO of Intraprise Health , joins Drex for the news. They question how the current reimbursement models for Medicare and Medicaid impact the financial stability of these health systems, especially as they grapple with cybersecurity challenges. As cybersecurity becomes more integral to organizational resilience, how can hospitals better prepare and practice incident response strategies to mitigate damage and ensure continuity of care? Key Points: 02:01 Fin
Sep 11, 2024·Solution Showcase
September 11, 2024: In this Solution Showcase from VMware Explore in Las Vegas, we sit down with Michael Miller , Enterprise Solutions Technical Architect at Mary Washington Hospital, and Marjorie Abdelkrim , U.S. Healthcare Solutions Lead at VMware by Broadcom . The discussion covers key innovations in VMware Cloud Foundation 9, the role of AI in healthcare, and the importance of disaster recovery and IT resilience in a post-COVID world. Learn how these technologies transform healthcare operati
Aug 26, 2024·UnHack the News
August 26, 2024: Christian Boucher , head of Healthcare Strategy and Solutions Architecture at Island joins Drex for the news. The discussion delves into pressing issues such as North Korean IT workers covertly accessing U.S. company data. How can hospitals better prepare for tech outages that threaten business continuity and patient care? As Boucher shares his extensive experience in healthcare IT, the conversation challenges listeners to reconsider the traditional approaches to security and co
Aug 26, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
August 26, 2024: Drex DeFord dives into the often unexpected journeys of healthcare CISOs, unraveling how their varied career paths—from helpdesk roles to legal backgrounds—have shaped their current positions. Discussion focuses on how these leaders navigated the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, and what advice helped them on their journey. Drex is joined by Shawna Hofer, CISO of St. Luke in the wrap-up segment further to discuss these issues and their personal experiences. Key Points:
Aug 21, 2024·UnHack the News
August 21, 2024: Russell Teague , CISO at Fortified Health Security joins Drex for the news. The conversation questions the ethical implications of paying ransoms: Is it ever justifiable, or does it perpetuate a vicious cycle of crime? As the conversation shifts to the sophisticated structure of cybercrime organizations, they dissect the complexity of these operations, likening them to well-oiled corporations rather than disorganized gangs. Finally, the episode touches on the necessity of demand
Aug 12, 2024·UnHack the News
August 12, 2024: George Pappas , CEO of Intraprise Health joins Drex for the news. They explore Paul Connelly's advice on connecting with boards, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and understanding the business perspective. How do CISOs balance technical details with business language to effectively convey cybersecurity needs to the board? The conversation transitions to the implications of recent cybersecurity insurance challenges, especially in the wake of incidents like the Cr
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