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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.
Jan 6, 2025·UnHack the News
January 6, 2025: Mick Coady , CTO of Armis , explores the risks of connected devices in healthcare systems to the unforeseen consequences of encrypted messaging apps, this conversation dives into the delicate balance between innovation and risk. How does Walmart's acquisition of Vizio paint a picture of the bigger intersection of consumer tech and privacy? And as global privacy laws evolve, are companies truly prepared to protect sensitive data, or are they playing catch-up? Key Points: 04
Dec 4, 2024·UnHack the News
December 4, 2024: George Pappas , CEO at Intraprise Health joins Drex for the news. What must the healthcare industry do to finally turn its patchwork of tools into a unified, human-centric defense system? Can the recent legislative pushes in New York and the Senate, aimed at strengthening HIPAA and improving cybersecurity funding, truly protect patients and ensure compliance across diverse organizations? Join to explore the complex realities, untapped collaborations, and critical questions faci
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 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 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
Oct 16, 2024·UnHack the News
October 16, 2024: George Pappas , CEO at Intraprise joins Drex for the news. They explore the far-reaching consequences of a cyber incident that led to the separation of a medical group from a health system in San Diego. How do we balance transparency in cybersecurity with the need to protect sensitive information? The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of digital identity guidelines, as George discusses whether healthcare is ready for a unified, frictionless approach to identit
Sep 30, 2024·UnHack the News
September 30, 2024: Kate Pierce , Senior vCISO & Executive Director of Subsidy Program, and Tamra Durfee , vCISO, of Fortified Health join Sarah at SOAR for the news. The discussion delves into the cybersecurity talent gap, highlighting the importance of attracting more women into cybersecurity. What role do mentorship programs and internships play in empowering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals? The conversation also examines the culture of cybersecurity in healthcare,
Sep 16, 2024·UnHack the News
September 16, 2024: George Pappas , CEO of Intraprise Health , joins Drex for the news. They question how the current reimbursement models for Medicare and Medicaid impact the financial stability of these health systems, especially as they grapple with cybersecurity challenges. As cybersecurity becomes more integral to organizational resilience, how can hospitals better prepare and practice incident response strategies to mitigate damage and ensure continuity of care? Key Points: 02:01 Fin
Aug 26, 2024·UnHack the News
August 26, 2024: Christian Boucher , head of Healthcare Strategy and Solutions Architecture at Island joins Drex for the news. The discussion delves into pressing issues such as North Korean IT workers covertly accessing U.S. company data. How can hospitals better prepare for tech outages that threaten business continuity and patient care? As Boucher shares his extensive experience in healthcare IT, the conversation challenges listeners to reconsider the traditional approaches to security and co
Aug 21, 2024·UnHack the News
August 21, 2024: Russell Teague , CISO at Fortified Health Security joins Drex for the news. The conversation questions the ethical implications of paying ransoms: Is it ever justifiable, or does it perpetuate a vicious cycle of crime? As the conversation shifts to the sophisticated structure of cybercrime organizations, they dissect the complexity of these operations, likening them to well-oiled corporations rather than disorganized gangs. Finally, the episode touches on the necessity of demand
Aug 12, 2024·UnHack the News
August 12, 2024: George Pappas , CEO of Intraprise Health joins Drex for the news. They explore Paul Connelly's advice on connecting with boards, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and understanding the business perspective. How do CISOs balance technical details with business language to effectively convey cybersecurity needs to the board? The conversation transitions to the implications of recent cybersecurity insurance challenges, especially in the wake of incidents like the Cr
Aug 5, 2024·UnHack the News
August 5, 2024: Wes Wright , Chief Healthcare Officer at Ordr , and Mac McMillan , Founder, CEO, Board Member, and Advisor, join Drex for the news. The discussion highlights the persistent disparity in healthcare access between rural and urban areas, questioning whether technology alone can bridge this gap. The conversation also explores the ARPA-H initiative, pondering if new technology development is necessary when existing tools might suffice. The trio reflects on the creation of a dedicated
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