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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.
Feb 24, 2025·UnHack the Podcast
February 24, 2025: Steven Ramirez , VP and CISTO of Renown Health , discusses how organizations are grappling with increasingly sophisticated threats. What makes the 60-minute breach window so critical in today's threat landscape, and how are healthcare organizations reshaping their approach to identity security? As Ramirez shares insights from his journey at Renown, we explore the delicate balance between rapid threat response and strategic planning, while questioning what makes an effective cy
Jan 27, 2025·UnHack the Podcast
January 27, 2025: Matt Christensen , Sr. Director of Cybersecurity and Intermountain Health , delivers an insightful discussion on the intricate balance of technology, leadership, and the human factor in cybersecurity. How does Intermountain Health’s approach to systemic risk reimagine third-party management in healthcare? Why is the human element—often labeled the weakest link—still undervalued despite its role in 90% of breaches? Matt reflects on the paradox of advancing technology overshadowi
Dec 16, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
December 16, 2024: In 2024’s Final UnHack (the Podcast) Drex takes us through the year in a flash, highlighting everything from the Change Healthcare incident, Wizard Spider, and 23andMe data mishaps. Remember to stay a little paranoid, and we’ll see you in 2025. Key Points: 01:24: January 01:54: February 02:36: March 03:12: April Fools 04:04: April 04:45: May 05:07: June 05:50: July 06:26: August 07:41: September 08:36: October 09:34: November 11:24: December Subscribe: This Week He
Nov 25, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
November 25, 2024: Paul Annastas , Head of Information Security Risk Management from the Sarah Cannon Research Institute , explores cybersecurity, leadership, and team dynamics in healthcare. How do transformational leaders balance wisdom and pragmatism when guiding teams through high-pressure situations? What lessons can be drawn from toxic leadership, and how does one cultivate resilience in such environments? Paul shares his philosophy on servant leadership, creating a culture of trust, and f
Oct 28, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
October 28, 2024: Vish Gadgil , Co-Chair for HSCC CWG Supply Chain Cybersecurity Task Group , discusses the Supply Chain Risk Management document and how it can help bolster third-party risk defenses. How can small and mid-sized healthcare organizations protect their supply chains when resources are limited? What practical tools are available to help streamline their cybersecurity posture? As cyber incidents loom large, this episode delves into the ongoing risks and strategies that can make or b
Oct 25, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
October 25, 2024: Samantha Jacques (VP of Clinical Engineering at McLaren Health Care ), a key leader in developing the "Managing Legacy Technology Security" (HIC-MaLTS document, shares insights on risk management, governance, and future-proofing medical devices. Can smaller healthcare systems keep up with these challenges, or are these solutions only accessible to larger organizations? And how can we shift from a device-centric approach to a holistic ecosystem view in healthcare security?
October 25, 2024: Erik Decker , VP and CISO at Intermountain Health , discusses how the HSCC’s HICP document can raise cybersecurity standards and ease implementation. With ransomware attacks on the rise, how can organizations effectively implement cybersecurity hygiene across varied environments, from small clinics to large health systems? Decker also discusses the collaboration with federal agencies to create healthcare-specific cybersecurity performance goals. How does this joint effort set t
Oct 18, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
October 18, 2024: In this special Cybersecurity Awareness Month episode of UnHack (the Podcast), Drex DeFord speaks with Lisa Bisterfeldt from St. Luke’s Health System about her journey from public health to leading cyber resiliency efforts. They highlight the Health Sector Coordinating Council’s Cybersecurity Working Group (CWG) and its free, scalable resources to help healthcare organizations respond to and recover from cyber incidents. Key Points: 01:06 Health Sector Coordinating Counci
Oct 14, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
October 14, 2024 : In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Errol Weiss , CSO of Health-ISAC , shares insights into the challenges and importance of information sharing within the cybersecurity landscape. Why do many organizations hesitate despite the clear benefits? Errol and Drex DeFord discuss overcoming barriers like leadership resistance and legal concerns, as well as practical steps for getting started. They highlight free, industry-wide resources created by HISAC that any organization c
Sep 23, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
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
Aug 26, 2024·UnHack the Podcast
August 26, 2024: Drex DeFord dives into the often unexpected journeys of healthcare CISOs, unraveling how their varied career paths—from helpdesk roles to legal backgrounds—have shaped their current positions. Discussion focuses on how these leaders navigated the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, and what advice helped them on their journey. Drex is joined by Shawna Hofer, CISO of St. Luke in the wrap-up segment further to discuss these issues and their personal experiences. Key Points:
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
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