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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.
Aug 13, 2024·2 Minute Drill
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
Aug 10, 2024·2 Minute Drill
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
Aug 6, 2024·2 Minute Drill
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
Aug 1, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex DeFord covers critical updates in cybersecurity and technology risks. Discover the latest on Health Equity's data breach impacting 4.3 million accounts, a U.S. indictment of a North Korean hacker targeting healthcare organizations, and urgent Apple security updates. Plus, insights into technology consolidation risks with recent outages at Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/ Linkedin: https://www.link
Jul 31, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex DeFord discusses the financial impact of the recent CrowdStrike incident, estimating healthcare losses at $1.9 billion. He explores the implications for cyber and business interruption insurance, highlighting the potential for rising insurance costs and the likelihood of litigation. Drex also delves into the broader risks associated with consolidation in the industry and the interconnected nature of cybersecurity and risk management. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.
Jul 30, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Discover the response to CrowdStrike’s recent blue screen incident and the steps being taken to prevent future issues. Learn about the critical cloud security gaps found in the Department of Health and Human Services, and get a glimpse of OpenAI’s new SearchGPT prototype, a potential game-changer in the AI search landscape. Plus, find out why cloud security company Wiz is opting for an IPO over a major deal with Google. Tune in for all this and more in just two minutes! Remember, Stay a little p
Jul 24, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex DeFord dives into the recent global cybersecurity incident caused by a CrowdStrike content update. He explains how the update led to millions of Windows machines worldwide showing the blue screen of death, the immediate impacts on various industries, especially healthcare, and CrowdStrike's steps to address the situation. Drex also highlights the efforts of IT and security professionals in resolving the crisis and the lessons learned from this unprecedented event. Remember, Stay a little pa
Jul 23, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex discusses crucial updates on upcoming cyber regulations, insights from US Senator Mark Warner's push for mandatory cyber standards, a new bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act, and the escalating costs of UnitedHealth's recent breach. 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 - http
Jul 22, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
UnHack (the Podcast) : Regulation Realities - Navigating New Norms in Cybersecurity July 22, 2024: In this episode of Unhack the Podcast, Drex DeFord brings together top healthcare CISOs to discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity regulations and how healthcare organizations prepare to meet these new requirements. Featuring insights from Jason Elrod, Jigar K., Greg Garneau, and Aaron Weismann, the discussion covers challenges such as impending regulations, government mandates, and
Jul 17, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex DeFord covers the potential $23 billion acquisition of cloud security company Wiz by Google's parent company Alphabet. He also discusses significant data breaches at Rite Aid and AT&T, including the implications and the latest updates. - Russell Teague Interview - https://youtu.be/GnArT9n7FUo - CISA Event - https://www.linkedin.com/events/7214345143653404673/ Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company
Jul 12, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex dives into the critical feedback surrounding CISA's proposed Cyber Incident Reporting rule, addressing concerns from healthcare organizations about reporting strains and exemptions. He also covers the recent challenges faced by Snowflake due to clients leaving off multi-factor authentication and highlights the cybersecurity risks associated with the ubiquitous QR code. Remember, Stay a little paranoid. Subscribe: https://www.thisweekhealth.com/subscribe/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/c
Jul 10, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex dives into the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the Chevron Doctrine and its profound implications on healthcare cybersecurity regulations. Explore how this ruling could slow down regulatory processes when speed is crucial. Drex also discusses a major data breach involving Geisinger Health System and Nuance Communications, and wraps up with a look into the emerging digital afterlife industry, where generative AI brings back digital versions of the deceased. Remember, Stay a little
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