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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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Oct 9, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Bringing Care to the Patient and Apple’s Big Healthcare Goals with Ryan Busing

October 9, 2024: Ryan Busing , Strategic Sales Director, Healthcare East at Omnissa , joins Bill for the news. How are health systems like Mass General Brigham revolutionizing patient care by setting up acute care in patients' homes? The conversation explores the role of secure digital platforms in facilitating seamless patient experiences, the impact of new AI tools like Apple's Edge technology, and how these changes might alter the very fabric of healthcare. As home care becomes more common, w

Oct 7, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Particle Lawsuit Revisited and Lessons from Epics Success with Laura O’Toole

October 7, 2024: Laura O’Toole , CEO and Founder at SureTest joins Bill for the news. The lawsuit against Epic’s alleged monopolistic behavior is also discussed—does its strong client satisfaction reflect a true monopoly, or is it simply good business? They touch on Epic’s recruitment strategy—how does hiring for culture impact the long-term success of tech giants? The episode ends on leadership, with reflections on gender diversity in healthcare and the power of effective hiring processes. Can

Oct 2, 2024·2 Minute Drill

2 Minute Drill: Salt Typhoon, Verizon Outage, and Securing AI Projects with Drex DeFord

Drex covers three critical cybersecurity stories. First, a hacking campaign called Salt Typhoon, linked to the Chinese government, has compromised several internet service providers, with concerns about potential router vulnerabilities. Second, a nationwide Verizon outage raises questions about a possible electrical grid shutdown targeting cell towers. Finally, Drex dives into the growing need for robust AI security frameworks, with organizations like NIST and ISO leading the charge. Remember, S

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 23, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: CFO-CISO Collaboration and Encouraging Healthy Growth with John Kirkman

September 23, 2024: John Kirkman , VP of Government, Healthcare, and Education at Island joins Drex for the news. They dive into the complexities of cybersecurity in healthcare, particularly the crucial relationship between CISOs and CFOs in mitigating cyber risks. How do budget constraints and evolving technologies challenge security leaders, and can collaboration across departments simplify security while saving costs? What can healthcare organizations learn from recent outages like CrowdStrik

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 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 9, 2024·Newsday

Newsday: Calculating Risk, CTO & CIO Dynamics, and Courageous Experimentation with Wes Wright

September 9, 2024: Wes Wright , Chief Healthcare Officer at Ordr joins Bill for the news. How has the organic growth of health IT led to inefficiencies in system upgrades? As the conversation shifts to bold experiments in IT, they discuss the role of imagination and courage in leadership—can healthcare systems afford to play it safe, or does innovation require calculated risk? The conversation also touches on the significant stress of roles like CIOs and CISOs. Key Points: 02:52 Why Does Healthc