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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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Jan 11, 2025·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: A Poetic Cyber Reminder Leaving the Holiday Season with Drex DeFord

Drex reads a holiday cybersecurity poem looking back at the cyber landscape of 2024. Covering topics of Team preparedness, the growing urgency of mitigating supply chain risks in 2025, and the dual-edged impact of AI and IoT innovations in healthcare this is an episode you dont want to miss. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Jan 10, 2025·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Era of Accountability, Supply Chain Breaches, and the Cyber Trust Mark with Drex DeFord

Drex highlights stories predicting 2025's cyber forecast, highlighting Forrester's prediction of a new era of accountability for CISOs and The White House's Cyber Trust Mark initiative. Lastly, Tampa General Hospital’s $6.8M class-action lawsuit settlement following its 2023 data breach comes to a head. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Can

Jan 9, 2025·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Windows Update Looms, International Hacks, and Treasury Breached with Drex DeFord

Drex covers the urgent need for Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 before support ends on October 25, 2025. Then new developments on Salt Typhoon, a Chinese hacking group, targeting major U.S. telecom carriers like Charter Communications and Windstream. He finishes by covering breaking updates on the Treasury Department breach linked to the Chinese government, impacting the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter:

Jan 3, 2025·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Machine Identities and Top Security Insights for 2024 with Drex DeFord

Drex dives into the growing risks of machine identities, how cybercriminals exploit them, and steps you can take to secure your environment. Drex also shares insights from TechCrunch's 2024 cybersecurity reflections and introduces his Top 24 Breaches of 2024 document. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Dec 16, 2024·UnHack the Podcast

UnHack (the Podcast): 2024 in a Flash with Drex DeFord

December 16, 2024: In 2024’s Final UnHack (the Podcast) Drex takes us through the year in a flash, highlighting everything from the Change Healthcare incident, Wizard Spider, and 23andMe data mishaps. Remember to stay a little paranoid, and we’ll see you in 2025. Key Points: 01:24: January 01:54: February 02:36: March 03:12: April Fools 04:04: April 04:45: May 05:07: June 05:50: July 06:26: August 07:41: September 08:36: October 09:34: November 11:24: December Subscribe: This Week He

Dec 13, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Medical Device Attacks and the Krispy Kreme Incident with Drex DeFord

First, a behind-the-scenes look at how AI security testing is pushing boundaries in Silicon Valley. Next, an Atlanta-based medical device company faces operational disruption from a cyberattack. Finally, Krispy Kreme battles an unexpected cybersecurity incident, reminding us that no industry is immune. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid This Week Health Subscribe This Week Health Twitter This Week Health Linkedin Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

Dec 10, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Brian Krebs, Walmart’s Data Grab, and AI Grandma Daisy with Drex DeFord

Drex explores the fascinating work of Brian Krebs in exposing cybercriminals, Walmart's surprising acquisition of Vizio for customer data, and a British AI invention that fights scammers with humor and wit. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Dec 6, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Uncovering Chinese Hacker Infiltrations in U.S. Telecoms With Drex DeFord

Drex dives into the Salt Typhoon attack, where Chinese hackers have infiltrated at least eight U.S. telecommunication carriers, accessing private texts, calls, and data from high-profile individuals. Learn about the scope of the issue, why it’s a persistent threat, and practical steps for protecting your communications. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Dec 4, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: FBI Holiday Warning, AI Clinical Trials, and VHA Data Breach with Drex DeFord

Drex highlights three critical updates for the healthcare and security community: the FBI's alert on holiday-season email scams, the NIH's new AI tool for clinical trial matching, and a data breach affecting over 2,000 veterans at the VHA. Learn actionable tips to safeguard your organization during this season and stay informed on emerging AI healthcare innovations. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s L

Dec 2, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: NHS Attacks, CISO Stress, and AI Voice Cloning with Drex DeFord

Drex unpacks the cybersecurity incident impacting NHS Trust hospitals in northwest England, explore the mounting pressures facing cybersecurity leaders that can lead to burnout, and dive into the implications of AI-powered voice cloning in Microsoft Teams. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Nov 27, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Staying Safe During High-Risk Weekends with Drex DeFord

Drex shares crucial tips to keep your organization and personal information safe during the holiday season—a favorite time for cyber attackers. Discover how to prepare for potential ransomware attacks, bolster your incident response plans, and safely navigate public Wi-Fi networks during your holiday shopping. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Nov 25, 2024·UnHack the Podcast

UnHack (the Podcast): Transformational Leadership and Shaping the Cyber Industry with Paul Annastas

November 25, 2024: Paul Annastas , Head of Information Security Risk Management from the Sarah Cannon Research Institute , explores cybersecurity, leadership, and team dynamics in healthcare. How do transformational leaders balance wisdom and pragmatism when guiding teams through high-pressure situations? What lessons can be drawn from toxic leadership, and how does one cultivate resilience in such environments? Paul shares his philosophy on servant leadership, creating a culture of trust, and f