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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.
Nov 27, 2024·2 Minute Drill
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 27, 2024·UnHack the News
November 27, 2024: Preston Duren , VP of Threat Defense at Fortified Health Security , joins Drex for the news. They dissect Microsoft's recent security enhancements, born from the Crowdstrike IT outage, and question whether new technologies like remote repair and hot-patch updates can truly revolutionize healthcare IT resilience. The conversation turns to a shocking study on phishing training effectiveness—does annual training reduce risks, or are we simply checking boxes while leaving vulnerab
Nov 25, 2024·Newsday
November 25, 2024: Jason Rose , CEO at Clearsense joins Bill for the news. Jason Rose, CEO of ClearSense, explores the challenges and opportunities in healthcare technology transformation. How can organizations address application decommissioning while maintaining data integrity? What role does data enablement play in reducing costs and improving clinical outcomes? And in an era of increasing cybersecurity threats, how can CIOs and CISOs effectively manage third-party risks while fostering a cul
Nov 22, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex dives into three critical cybersecurity updates. First, Microsoft unveils its Windows Resiliency Initiative to improve update deployment and minimize risks post-CrowdStrike incident. Next, we discuss the arrest of a Russian national involved in the Phobos ransomware-as-a-service platform, bringing relief to victims worldwide. Finally, we highlight Jen Easterly's planned departure as CISA Director in early 2025 and its potential implications. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe:
Nov 21, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex dives into three critical cybersecurity updates: the Salt Typhoon hacks targeting U.S. telecom giants, Palo Alto Networks' zero-day vulnerability impacting firewalls, and a UC San Diego study questioning the effectiveness of traditional security training programs. 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 20, 2024·UnHack the News
November 20, 2024: Kate Pierce , Senior vCISO at Fortified Health Security joins Drex for the news. As New York state enforces groundbreaking hospital cyber regulations, how will its leadership influence the rest of the nation? With a staggering skills gap and a workforce crisis, can the industry meet the rising challenges of AI and cloud security while addressing the underrepresentation of women in cybersecurity? The conversation further explores the long-overdue updates to HIPAA regulations an
Nov 18, 2024·Newsday
November 11, 2024: Laura O’Toole , CEO at SureTest joins Sarah for the news. They question the real impact of AI on the pace of drug development—could it genuinely reduce the 15 year-long process to bring new treatments to patients? They discuss the role of clinicians in embracing automation, but will traditional mindsets hold back these advances? How can healthcare systems prioritize critical innovations without overwhelming staff with too many solutions? The conversation shifts to the rising c
Nov 15, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex delves into the challenges facing companies like 23andMe and Atlas Biomed, highlighting critical concerns around DNA data privacy and the impact of financial struggles on sensitive information. Learn actionable insights to tighten your organization's data agreements, ensure privacy compliance, and mitigate risks in the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade S
Nov 13, 2024·2 Minute Drill
First, learn about third-party risk management as Drex discusses the recent data breach involving Presbyterian Healthcare Services and a law firm with access to sensitive patient data. Next, explore how lapses in multi-factor authentication led to Snowflake platform hacks—and the arrest of a suspect linked to these breaches. Finally, discover the emerging threat of “Advanced Persistent Teenagers,” where young, skilled hackers are creating challenges for organizations worldwide with social engine
Nov 11, 2024·2 Minute Drill
Drex dives into the latest cybersecurity acquisitions as CrowdStrike expands its SaaS security capabilities by acquiring Adaptive Shield and Health Catalyst gains new strength through the acquisition of Enterprise Health. We also explore an unexpected story about Brazil’s newly launched digital currency, "DREX," and the potential cybersecurity concerns it brings. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemo
Nov 11, 2024·Newsday
November 11, 2024: Vik Patel , COO at Tido Inc. joins Sarah for the news. Vik shares his journey from hospital IT to founding Tido Inc., discussing the nuanced challenges of integrating AI and the role of strong governance frameworks in avoiding unintended biases. Together, we tackle questions of strategic prioritization, from the intricacies of data migration and legacy archiving to the pressing need for reliable, responsive tech solutions in high-stakes clinical environments. Through the lens
Nov 6, 2024·UnHack the News
November 6, 2024: George Pappas , CEO at Intraprise Health joins Drex for the news. The conversation delves into the challenges of maintaining robust cybersecurity practices amidst resource constraints and evolving regulatory burdens. Can a split CISO role better navigate the increasing demands of compliance and governance? The show also highlights Mainline Health's strategic use of chaos engineering to test vulnerabilities and improve resilience—how does such a proactive approach redefine prepa
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