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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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2 Minute Drill: Microsoft Patch, Confidant Health Breach, and CISA Reporting Portal with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Microsoft Patch, Confidant Health Breach, and CISA Reporting Portal with Drex DeFord

Drex dives into Microsofts newest released patches for 79 vulnerabilities in Windows, including fixes for a significant flaw affecting Windows 10. Drex also highlights a major data exposure incident involving Confidant Health, where 5.3 terabytes of patient data were leaked due to a misconfigured server. Lastly, he introduces CISA's new breach reporting portal designed to enhance collaboration and incident management. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/su

2-Minute Drill: YubiKey Security Flaw, Staying Informed, and HHS Lawsuit Fallout with Drex DeFord

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2-Minute Drill: YubiKey Security Flaw, Staying Informed, and HHS Lawsuit Fallout with Drex DeFord

Drex highlights a significant cryptographic flaw discovered in YubiKey 5 series devices, which could leave your organization exposed. Next, he discusses the increasing need to quantify and communicate cyber risk effectively, shifting to the implications of a recent legal victory for the hospital industry on patient data privacy. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ThisWeekHealth Twitter: https://twitter

2 Minute Drill: Planned Parenthood Attack, CISA Russian Report, and Sextortion Scam With Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Planned Parenthood Attack, CISA Russian Report, and Sextortion Scam With Drex DeFord

Drex covers the latest ransomware attack on Planned Parenthood Montana, the growing threat from Russian state actors targeting healthcare infrastructure, and why rural hospitals are struggling to adopt free cybersecurity solutions from major tech companies. He also dives into a new twist on sextortion scams and the importance of staying vigilant. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ThisWeekHealth Twitte

2 Minute Drill: Iranian Hackers, VPN Scams, and CrowdStrike Congressional Testimony with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Iranian Hackers, VPN Scams, and CrowdStrike Congressional Testimony with Drex DeFord

Drex DeFord highlights critical cybersecurity threats impacting healthcare. The FBI, CISA, and Department of Defense issue a warning about Iranian state-backed hackers targeting healthcare organizations. Unit 42 reports on a new VPN software scam using SEO poisoning, and CrowdStrike is set to testify about the global outage caused by a major cyberattack. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ThisWeekHealt

2 Minute Drill: Top Cybersecurity Podcasts in 2024 with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Top Cybersecurity Podcasts in 2024 with Drex DeFord

Drex DeFord shares his top recommendations for cybersecurity podcasts that go beyond technical jargon to provide engaging, informative, and entertaining content.Top cybersecurity podcasts:https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/hacking-humanshttps://darknetdiaries.comhttps://www.crowdstrike.com/resourc...

2 Minute Drill: Cybersecurity Report Highlights for 2024 with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Cybersecurity Report Highlights for 2024 with Drex DeFord

Drex DeFord dives into the top cybersecurity reports for 2024. From CrowdStrike’s threat reports to IBM’s classic cost of a data breach analysis, Drex highlights essential insights and trends shaping the healthcare security landscape. Plus, discover the latest healthcare-specific insights from Fortified Health Security’s Mid-Year Horizon Report. Reports: https://www.crowdstrike.com/resources/reports/threat-hunting-report/ https://www.crowdstrike.com/global-threat-report/ https://www.ibm.com/repo

2 Minute Drill: U.S. Cyber Force, Insurance Red Flags, and Action1's Big Decision with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: U.S. Cyber Force, Insurance Red Flags, and Action1's Big Decision with Drex DeFord

Drex DeFord delves into the potential creation of an independent U.S. Cyber Force. He then shifts to critical advice on what red flags to look out for and key questions to ask during the insurance purchasing process. Lastly, Drex covers the bold move by Action1, a Houston-based patch management company, as they turn down a $1 billion acquisition offer from CrowdStrike, choosing independence for future growth. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/

2 Minute Drill: Quantum Computing & the Future of Healthcare Encryption explained with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Quantum Computing & the Future of Healthcare Encryption explained with Drex DeFord

Drex DeFord dives into the latest developments in cybersecurity with a focus on the newly released NIST encryption standards designed to withstand quantum computing attacks. Drawing parallels to Lance Armstrong's doping scandal, Drex highlights the risks posed by quantum computers to current encryption models and emphasizes the importance of preparing for future threats. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/comp

2 Minute Drill: Microsoft Patch Problems and Crowdstrike's Accountability Example with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Microsoft Patch Problems and Crowdstrike's Accountability Example with Drex DeFord

Drex DeFord dives into the latest Microsoft Patch Tuesday updates, which included six zero-day vulnerabilities and 90 other security fixes. Plus, hear about CrowdStrike's president accepting the "Most Epic Fail" award at DEF CON and why it's a lesson in accountability. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ThisWeekHealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekhealth Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation

2 Minute Drill: Ransomware Rebrands, Election Intrusions, and Cyber Heros with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Ransomware Rebrands, Election Intrusions, and Cyber Heros with Drex DeFord

Drex DeFord covers the rebranding of the notorious ransomware group Royal Ransomware, now known as BlackSuit, and their ongoing threats to critical infrastructure, including healthcare. He also discusses a recent cyberattack on the Trump campaign, highlighting the increasing risk of political cyber intrusions leading up to the 2024 election. Lastly, hear the story of how one cybersecurity expert turned the tables on cybercriminals behind smishing schemes. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscr

2 Minute Drill: McLaren Cyberattack, CrowdStrike Details, and Russian Connections with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: McLaren Cyberattack, CrowdStrike Details, and Russian Connections with Drex DeFord

Drex DeFord dives into the McLaren Healthcare cyberattack, the technical details behind the recent CrowdStrike RCA, and a surprising connection between ransomware and a recent Russian prisoner exchange. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ThisWeekHealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekhealth Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer - https://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/317345

2 Minute Drill: Blood Supplier Attack, Delta vs. CrowdStrike, and Cyber Burnout with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Blood Supplier Attack, Delta vs. CrowdStrike, and Cyber Burnout with Drex DeFord

Drex DeFord dives into the latest cybersecurity challenges impacting the healthcare sector. Diving into the ransomware attack on OneBlood, a nonprofit blood center serving multiple states, and its significant impact on clinical operations. Next, Drex covers the ongoing legal battle between Delta Air Lines and CrowdStrike over a costly cyber incident. Finally, he highlights a concerning trend where overworked cyber professionals are turning to cybercrime as an alternative career path. Remember, S