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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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Sep 28, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Senate Bill, CrowdStrike Testimony, and NIST Password Changes with Drex DeFord

In today's episode of the Two Minute Drill, Drex dives into three important cybersecurity updates: a new Senate bill aimed at setting minimum security standards for healthcare organizations, CrowdStrike’s response to a software update incident, and NIST's proposed changes to outdated password practices. Stay informed on the latest efforts to safeguard healthcare data and improve cybersecurity across the industry. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This We

Sep 24, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Microsoft Overhaul, Zero Trust Myths, and Mac OS Security Breakdown with Drex DeFord

Drex dives into the truth behind Zero Trust with insights from the term's original creator, Jim Kindervag. Next, hear about Microsoft’s progress in addressing their cybersecurity failures through their Secure Future Initiative, including the creation of a security governance council and updates to performance reviews. Finally, we explore reports of Mac's new Sequoia OS breaking key security solutions, with a word of caution for early adopters. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https:/

Sep 23, 2024·UnHack the Podcast

UnHack (the Podcast): Finding the Essential Information In a Fast-Changing World

September 23, 2024: Drex DeFord interviews several healthcare cybersecurity leaders to explore how professionals stay ahead of evolving cyber threats amidst a flood of information. Can tapping into community knowledge and aggregating threat intelligence from organizations like HISAC and Gartner truly provide an edge in cybersecurity? What role do internal IT teams play in cybersecurity intelligence, and how can organizations strengthen business continuity and resilience in the face of ransomware

Sep 20, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill - 23andMe Fallout, Craigslist Cybersecurity Pledge, and Synovus Data Leak Drex DeFord

Drex covers the latest on 23andMe's leadership shakeup and breach settlement, Craigslist founder Craig Newmark’s $100M donation to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity, and the devastating aftermath of Synovus's breach in the UK, impacting nearly 1 million NHS patients. 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 C

Sep 18, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill - Breaches and Big Moves: 23andMe, MasterCard Acquisition, and Voter Misinformation with Drex DeFord

Drex covers critical updates in the cybersecurity landscape. 23andMe faces a $30 million payout to nearly 6.5 million users after a major data breach. Meanwhile, MasterCard makes headlines with its $2.6 billion acquisition of Recorded Future, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities. Drex also discuss recent misinformation campaigns surrounding U.S. voter registration data, aimed at undermining election confidence. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subsc

Sep 16, 2024·2 Minute Drill

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

Sep 11, 2024·Solution Showcase

Solution Showcase: Health IT's Future- VMware Cloud Foundation and AI with Mary Washington Hospital

September 11, 2024: In this Solution Showcase from VMware Explore in Las Vegas, we sit down with Michael Miller , Enterprise Solutions Technical Architect at Mary Washington Hospital, and Marjorie Abdelkrim , U.S. Healthcare Solutions Lead at VMware by Broadcom . The discussion covers key innovations in VMware Cloud Foundation 9, the role of AI in healthcare, and the importance of disaster recovery and IT resilience in a post-COVID world. Learn how these technologies transform healthcare operati

Sep 10, 2024·2 Minute Drill

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

Sep 7, 2024·2 Minute Drill

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

Sep 5, 2024·2 Minute Drill

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

Aug 29, 2024·2 Minute Drill

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...

Aug 27, 2024·2 Minute Drill

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