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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.
Jul 28, 2025·UnHack the Podcast
Even cyber pros have technical issues sometimes – our camera caught a bug, but the audio is clean and packed with security insights! July 28, 2025: Aaron Heath , CISO and Cybersecurity Counsel at the Medical University of South Carolina , and Brian Zegers , Information Security Officer at Lee Health , discuss a variety of security topics. The conversation takes a turn when both leaders address their growing concerns about AI's rapid evolution from helpful tools to autonomous agents with privileg
Jul 24, 2025·2 Minute Drill
This week's cybersecurity roundup covers three critical healthcare security developments. Microsoft patched an actively exploited SharePoint zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-38023) that allows attackers with basic permissions to execute remote code and pivot through networks. Two major dermatology practice breaches - Mount Laurel Dermatology and Anne Arundel Dermatology - exposed over 1.9 million patient records through third-party vendor compromises, highlighting the risks of business associate
Jul 21, 2025·Newsday
July 21, 2025: Josh Tacey , Enterprise Architect at Omnissa , joins Bill for the news. They discuss all things HIPAA security-related as the refinement process continues to advance. The conversation centers on the controversial 72-hour business continuity requirement—can health systems really restore operations within three days when current ransomware recoveries take weeks? Josh explores whether mandated network segmentation actually helps attackers by providing a standard blueprint, and why Ac
Jul 16, 2025·2 Minute Drill
In this episode, Drex covers three critical healthcare cybersecurity developments. Cyber attackers are shifting focus from hospitals to smaller physician practices and specialty groups that lack robust defenses, with attacks now directly targeting EHRs and patient portals at the point of care. The May 2025 breach report shows 45 healthcare providers reported breaches in a single month, primarily through network server attacks and unauthorized email access. Finally, healthcare organizations are r
Jul 10, 2025·2 Minute Drill
Drex covers three major cybersecurity developments impacting healthcare: the expanding North Korean remote worker infiltration scheme targeting US companies with stolen identities and deepfakes, a cyberattack on medical device manufacturer Monic that disrupted critical supply chains, and the suspicious shutdown of Hunter's International ransomware group offering free decryption tools. Essential insights for healthcare organizations on hiring security, supply chain vulnerabilities, and evolving r
Jul 3, 2025·2 Minute Drill
Drex covers three critical cybersecurity developments: Expo's groundbreaking AI-powered penetration testing system dominates HackerOne with over 1,000 vulnerabilities found, Microsoft redesigns the iconic Blue Screen of Death after 40 years, and the Scattered Spider ransomware group pivots from insurance to airline industry attacks using advanced social engineering and deepfakes. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid X: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lem
Jun 26, 2025·2 Minute Drill
Drex covers three critical cybersecurity developments: Scattered Spider's shift to targeting insurance companies including Erie Insurance, Philadelphia Insurance, and Aflac using advanced social engineering tactics; escalating Iran-related cyber threats to US critical infrastructure amid Middle East tensions; and a massive dark web leak exposing 1.6 billion login credentials. Don't miss these actionable security recommendations including reviewing password reset processes, implementing strong au
Jun 23, 2025·UnHack the Podcast
June 23, 2025: Chris Plummer , Senior Cybersecurity Architect from Dartmouth Health , discusses the realities of defending healthcare systems against sophisticated threats. Chris shares his path from childhood computer enthusiast to cybersecurity leader, including the surprising story of how he discovered a major Google security flaw that made national headlines. Why do over 6,000 hospitals still fight cyber battles independently when other sectors have found strength through consolidation? Chri
Jun 23, 2025·Newsday
June 23, 2025: Samme Diaz , Vice President of Advisory Services at Healthlink Advisors , joins Sarah for the news. How can healthcare organizations address the persistent challenge of EHR-driven nurse burnout when clunky interfaces and poor workflow integration continue to hinder their progress? And as Emory Healthcare pioneers the nation's first Apple-powered hospital environment, what possibilities emerge when consumer technology meets clinical care? Beyond the technology itself, Sarah and Sam
Jun 19, 2025·2 Minute Drill
Drex breaks down three critical cybersecurity developments healthcare organizations need to monitor. First, escalating geopolitical tensions suggest increased cyber attacks from Iran and allied nations targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, including healthcare systems. Second, Vanderbilt University Medical Center reports sophisticated Microsoft Teams impersonation attacks where scammers pose as supervisors to request urgent actions like software installation or payments. Finally, deepfake frau
Jun 16, 2025·Newsday
June 16, 2025: Philipp von Gilsa , CEO of Kontakt.io , joins Bill Russell for the news. What happens when America's hospitals reach dangerous occupancy thresholds that could make them unable to function properly? And as workplace violence against healthcare workers spikes, what combination of technology and process can effectively protect staff? The conversation delves into the tension between technology capabilities and practical healthcare applications, questioning whether approaches to new in
Jun 12, 2025·2 Minute Drill
Drex covers three critical cybersecurity incidents: dual cyber attacks affecting healthcare systems in Lewiston, Maine; an AT&T database breach exposing 86 million records with decrypted sensitive data; and concerning backup management issues at login.gov that could impact government service access. The episode concludes with a practical reminder to test backup systems regularly. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid X: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex’s
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