July 10, 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, posing crucial questions about balancing security with clinician workflows.

Key Points:

• 01:51 Impressions from the SOAR Conference
• 02:56 Women in Cybersecurity
• 07:04 Integrating Cybersecurity in Organizations
• 09:27 Cybersecurity Culture
• 16:10 Women in Cybersecurity

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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for healthcare organizations, CrowdStrike’s response to a software update incident, and NIST's proposed changes to outdated password practices.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.

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September 27, 2024: In this episode of Today in Health IT, Sarah Richardson and Drex DeFord discuss a recent incident where hackers Zoom-bombed a hospital’s virtual health event and sharw political propaganda using the hospital’s servers. They explore the growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities as healthcare organizations rely more on digital platforms. The conversation highlights the importance of proactive security measures, training, and preparedness to prevent future disruptions.

01:08 Hackers Zoom Bomb Hospital Event

03:08 Cybersecurity Measures and Best Practices

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September 26, 2024: In this episode of Today in Health IT, Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson explore the dynamic relationship between CMIOs and CIOs in healthcare organizations. They discuss the importance of collaboration for driving digital transformation, improving project success rates, and aligning strategies to enhance patient care and workflow efficiency. Sarah shares insights from recent industry discussions on how these roles can integrate effectively, with a focus on governance, communication, and the evolving healthcare landscape.

01:19 The Importance of CMIO and CIO Collaboration

05:45 Governance and Effective Communication

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September 25, 2024: In this episode of Today in Health IT, Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson discuss Amazon’s new in-person work mandate, requiring employees to be onsite three days a week. They explore the broader trend among tech companies returning to office work and its potential effects on collaboration, productivity, and employee retention. The conversation also touches on how organizations can thoughtfully balance remote work flexibility with in-office collaboration to maintain employee satisfaction and productivity.

01:15 Amazon's New Return to Work Policy

02:09 Insights on Remote Work and Team Management

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September 24, 2024: Sarah Richardson and Drex DeFord discuss how AI PCs could revolutionize healthcare by improving efficiency, alleviating clinician burnout, and enhancing productivity. They explore key considerations like device management, data governance, and security challenges in deploying this technology. Drawing parallels to past innovations like PACS, they offer insights on how CIOs can strategically adopt AI-driven solutions to position their organizations for future success.

01:08 AI PCs in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges

06:03 Lessons from the Past and Future Outlook

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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.

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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 CrowdStrike's, and how should they prepare for inevitable security disruptions?

Key Points:

• 01:54 CFO and CISO Relationships
• 02:22 Budget Challenges in Healthcare
• 05:13 Vendor Management and Cost Efficiency
• 08:01 CrowdStrike Event and Resiliency
• 11:55 CISA's Cyber Incident Reporting Portal

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• Why the CFO-CISO relationship is key to mitigating cyber risk
• CrowdStrike Has Yet to See Any Customer Lawsuits Over Outage

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