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The 229 Podcast

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.

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Mar 24, 2025·UnHack the Podcast

UnHack (the Podcast): From "All or Nothing" to Scalable Solutions and Resilience with Heather Costa

March 24, 2025: Heather Costa , Director of Technology Resilience at Mayo Clinic , shares her journey of rebranding her team from "disaster recovery operations" to "technology resilience operations," emphasizing that cyber incidents require a fundamentally different approach than physical disruptions. The conversation delves into the challenges of communicating technical needs with clinical staff, with Heather explaining her philosophy of "meeting people where they are" and focusing on their wor

Mar 20, 2025·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: CSA Budget Cuts Raise Security Concerns Amid Ransomware Threats with Drex DeFord

2Drex discuss CSA's decision to cut $10 million in funding to the Center for Internet Security's management of MS-ISAC and EI-ISAC programs, which coordinate critical threat information for state, local, and election infrastructure. Meanwhile, a new ransomware gang called Mora 0 0 1 is targeting 49 firewalls by exploiting known vulnerabilities to gain initial network access. The FBI and CISA have also issued warnings about the Medusa ransomware-as-a-service, which has attacked over 300 victims a

Mar 14, 2025·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Microsoft's Zero-Day, Black Basta, and X DDoS Attack Mystery with Drex DeFord

Critical Microsoft Patch Tuesday release includes near-record number of zero-days with six already being exploited. Apple releases patches for Safari browser engine affecting all devices. Analysis of leaked Black Basta ransomware gang chat logs reveals valuable insights on attack strategies and evasion techniques. Recent DDoS attack against X (formerly Twitter) remains largely unattributed despite claims from hacker group DarkStorm and debunked assertions about Ukrainian IP addresses. Remember,

Mar 12, 2025·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Twitter Taken Down - Massive DDoS Attack With Drex DeFord

Drex analyzes three significant cybersecurity developments: the widespread outage of a major social media platform (formerly Twitter) caused by a DDoS attack claimed by hacker group Dark Storm Team, NIST's recent addition of the "govern function" to their cybersecurity framework that emphasizes optimizing existing tools over acquiring new ones, and concerning reports that OpenAI's latest GPT-4.5 model hallucinates 37% of the time, raising important questions about AI reliability for everyday use

Mar 12, 2025·Newsday

Newsday: AI Agent Collaboration and Vendor Partner Integration with Jacob Hansen

March 12, 2025: Jacob Hansen , Chief Product Officer at AvaSure , joins Bill for the news at HIMSS 2025. How will the delicate balance between augmentation and automation reshape clinical workflows? As Jacob envisions a future where AI models collaborate without human intervention, what does this mean for patient care across the continuum? With healthcare margins under pressure, the discussion highlights the critical need for open systems that deliver immediate ROI while enabling different platf

Mar 10, 2025·Newsday

Newsday: AI Cyberthreats and Giving the Power Back to the Patient with This Week Health

March 10, 2025: Our three former CIOs Sarah Richardson, Drex DeFord, and Bill Russell discuss the news from the floor of HIMSS 2025 in Vegas. What's the difference between robotic process automation and emerging agentic AI systems that adapt to changing conditions? As cybersecurity threats evolve with AI assistance, how can health systems make security training engaging rather than tedious? The conversation shifts to concerns about upcoming telemedicine reimbursement changes and their potential

Mar 7, 2025·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: VMware Zero-Day Exploits, Black Basta, and Concerningly Realistic Voice AI with Drex DeFord

Broadcom reports three actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities affecting VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion products that require immediate patching. Leaked chat logs from the Black Basta ransomware group reveal internal conflicts, operational tactics, and efforts to circumvent cybersecurity tools. Lastly, A demonstration of Sesame's new voice AI technology shows concerningly realistic capabilities that could potentially lead users to inadvertently share private information. Remember, Stay

Mar 3, 2025·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Healthcare Wins Most Breached Industry of 2024 with Drex DeFord

According to Kroll's cyber risk team, healthcare leads as the most breached industry in 2024 at 23% of all incidents, with medical data valued up to $1,000 on dark markets compared to just $5 for credit card information. Drex provides updates on the Change Healthcare breach one year later, noting that notifications are still ongoing for the incident that affected nearly half of all Americans. The episode concludes with a spotlight on "Have I Been Pwned," a valuable resource for checking if your

Mar 3, 2025·Newsday

Newsday: Making the Most of your Conference and What Makes a Salesman with Laura O’Toole

March 3, 2025: Laura O’Toole , Founder and CEO of SureTest , joins Bill for the news. They discuss what makes a conference experience truly valuable in healthcare for both health leaders and vendors. Laura shares insights on meaningful relationship-building versus transactional sales approaches, explaining how pre-work determines conference success long before booths are even set up. As the conference winds down, Laura advises on measuring success beyond lead generation, emphasizing how authenti

Feb 27, 2025·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: DIY Phishing, Warby Parker's $1.5M Fine, and CrowdStrike CSO Retirement

Darkula's new "Darkula Suite" phishing-as-a-service platform that makes creating sophisticated phishing campaigns accessible to non-technical users. Then, Warby Parker's $1.5 million fine for a 2018 security breach affecting nearly 200,000 customers. Lastly, CrowdStrike's Chief Security Officer Sean Henry announcing his retirement after serving as a key executive at the company Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Th

Feb 26, 2025·Newsday

Newsday: Virtual Care Evolution and Patient Privacy Unlocked with Jacob Hansen

February 26, 2025: Jacob Hansen , CPO of AvaSure , discusses their new groundbreaking virtual assistant Vicky while exploring the possibilities and difficulties of managing multiple AI systems in a single room. How will the delicate balance between technological advancement and patient privacy shape the future of healthcare delivery? What does the future hold as healthcare technology continues to evolve, and how will the arbitration of these various systems impact the quality and efficiency of p

Feb 24, 2025·Newsday

Newsday: DeepSeek Shakes the Industry and Energy Grid Alternatives with Toby Eadelman

February 24, 2025: Toby Eadelman , CTO of AvaSure , explores the intricate dance between technological advancement and healthcare delivery. With China's DeepSeek challenging U.S. AI dominance will it force more innovation? As healthcare systems grapple with increasing energy demands due to AI technology, how do we ensure that our pursuit of cutting-edge solutions doesn't overshadow our primary mission of improving patient care? Key Points: 02:25 DeepSeek Industry Shifts 11:10 Ambient Techn