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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 18, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: End of Year Recap and Looking to the Future with Bill, Drex, and Sarah

December 18, 2024: Drex, Sarah, and Bill Join to discuss the highlights of 2024 and speculate on 2025. How do third-party risks and architectural vulnerabilities in systems like Change Healthcare and CrowdStrike reshape the priorities of CIOs? Can generative AI transition into a mature, reliable force in medicine without disastrous missteps? What does the rise of cybersecurity threats and evolving cloud operations mean for organizational resilience? Key Points: 02:12 Third-Party Risks and

Dec 16, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Retaining Clinicians and Incremental Interoperability with Melissa Pettigrew

December 16, 2024: Melissa Pettigrew , Strategic Engagement Manager at Rackspace joins Sarah for the news. As U.S. healthcare organizations invest heavily in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies, how can CIOs strategically allocate budgets to balance short-term needs with long-term goals? What does it take to build infrastructure that is both future-proof and agile enough to meet evolving challenges? Key Points: 03:51 Risk Management 05:22 Interoperability and AI Integration 08:46 Consumer

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 11, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Private Equity Risks, AI Bias, and Imaging Evolution with Lindsey Jarrell

December 11, 2024: Lindsey Jarrell , CEO at Healthlink Advisors joins Bill for the news. Together, they unpack how operating margins reflect the lingering struggles of post-pandemic healthcare systems. Are budget cuts and private equity reshaping the future of care delivery? The conversation explores critical questions about the modernization of imaging systems, the role of AI in consulting and clinical workflows, and the growing intersection of regulation, transparency, and bias in healthcare i

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 9, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Educating Clinicians, Downtime Resilience, and Clinical Collaboration with Brad Marsh

December 9, 2024: Brad Marsh , EVP of Government Health Technology & Security at First Health Advisory , joins Sarah for the news. How do clinicians evolve from being cybersecurity vulnerabilities to invaluable assets in the fight for patient safety? What role does federal legislation play in bridging rural and urban healthcare security gaps? Can healthcare systems truly prepare for the increasing reality of 30-day downtimes, and how does that impact continuity of care? Brad offers profound

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