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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 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 20, 2025·The 229 Podcast

Keynote: Security Training that Actually Sticks - Security Mentalism with Gary Chan

March 20, 2025: Gary Chan , System VP/CISO at SSM Health and Security Mentalist, brings a refreshingly innovative approach to cybersecurity. Gary reveals how he transforms traditionally dry security training into memorable experiences through psychological techniques and mentalism performances, demonstrating live social engineering tactics that leave audiences both entertained and better prepared. As healthcare faces increasing cybersecurity threats, particularly with the rise of AI, how might t

Mar 19, 2025·The 229 Podcast

Interview In Action: Application Rationalization and ROI Found Fast with Jonathan Cook

March 19, 2025: Jonathan Cook , CTO for Clearsense , explores how healthcare organizations can achieve immediate ROI through data enablement and application rationalization. Cook reveals how Clearsense has evolved from an archiving solution to a comprehensive data enablement platform that indexes, structures, and makes accessible data across disparate systems while providing a clear path to cost savings. Key Points: 05:12 ROI Found Fast 08:15 AI Enablement and Future Prospects 11:24 Busine

Mar 19, 2025·The 229 Podcast

Interview In Action: From Complexity to Clarity in Cybersecurity with Tony Douglas

March 19, 2025: Tony Douglas , RVP of US Healthcare from Palo Alto Networks , explores solutions to the current vulnerabilities in healthcare security. Tony unpacks their "platformization" approach, consolidating multiple security functions into a single platform to combat breaches. How are healthcare providers balancing the benefits of AI with the risks of data exposure? The conversation highlights their new Unit 42 service offering remote SOC management with real-time zero-day threat intellige

Mar 17, 2025·The 229 Podcast

Flourish: Education Shifts and Leading Across Generations with Donita Brown

March 17, 2025: Dr. Donita Brown , Business Professor and Host of The Management Minute podcast, explores the fascinating shifts in workplace motivation across generations. Donita shares powerful insights on the demographic cliff affecting higher education and the potential rise of micro-learning formats like "micro MBAs." Through stories about family vacations, workplace dynamics, and lessons from her father, Dr. Brown offers listeners quick insights into generational leadership and career deve

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 14, 2025·The 229 Podcast

Zero Trust Hospital Series: How to Promote a Zero Trust Culture with Tamer Baker

March 14, 2025: This is the sixth episode of the Zero Trust Hospital Series . Tamer Baker , Healthcare CTO at Zscaler , explores the critical aspects of promoting a zero-trust culture in healthcare organizations. How can healthcare leaders effectively communicate the strategic value of zero trust to their boards? What approaches yield the best results when tailoring messages to different stakeholders like CNOs and CMOs? The conversation delves into the transformative impact of zero trust on merg

Mar 13, 2025·The 229 Podcast

Keynote: Pushing Boundaries in Community Care - Digital Innovation and Equity with Tracy Donegan

March 13, 2025: Tracy Donegan , Chief Information and Innovation Officer at MLK Community Healthcare , shares her approach to solving seemingly insurmountable problems through creative thinking and scrappiness, pushing beyond conventional limitations. The conversation explores MLK's commitment to health equity through innovative programs like their street medicine team and the upcoming empath unit for psychiatric patients. Tracy offers insights into the importance of fostering partnerships built

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·The 229 Podcast

Interview In Action: Incremental Growth to Bounding Innovations with Colin Banas and Thomas Wells

March 12, 2025: From the floor of HIMSS 2025 in Vegas Colin Banas , CMO of DrFirst , and Thomas Wells , Medical director of Piedmont , explore the evolving landscape of healthcare technology. How might AI transform physician-patient relationships rather than diminishing them? What would need to change for true interoperability to become reality instead of remaining an endless talking point? The physicians discuss Piedmont's vast Georgia network and their innovative approaches to telehealth, virt

Mar 7, 2025·The 229 Podcast

Interview In Action: Driving Strategic Initiatives and M&A Success with Patience Phillips

March 7, 2025: In this Interview in Action live from ViVE ‘25, Bill talks with Patience Phillips , Senior Director Information Technology at St. Luke’s University Health System . They dive into Patience’s role overseeing IT physician services, various service lines, access centers, and project management offices. They discuss St. Luke’s transformation of their call centers, highlighting the shift to remote agents and standardizing processes. How does a healthcare network prioritize and execute s

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