Podcast

UnHack the Podcast

Hosted by Drex DeFord

In-depth conversations about cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and building resilient healthcare organizations in the face of evolving cyber threats.

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Episodes (32)

Oct 18, 2024·UnHack the Podcast

UnHack (the Podcast): Must-Have Free Cybersecurity Tools for Healthcare – Respond and Recover Faster

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

UnHack (the Podcast): Generating Cyber Resilience Through Collaboration with Errol Weiss

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

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

Aug 26, 2024·UnHack the Podcast

UnHack (the Podcast): Journey of the CISO: Advice From the Past and Discussions of the Future

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

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

Jun 24, 2024·UnHack the Podcast

UnHack (the Podcast) - Cybersecurity Synergy: Strengthening CISO and CTO Partnerships in Healthcare

UnHack (the Podcast) : Cybersecurity Synergy: Strengthening CISO and CTO Partnerships in Healthcare June 24, 2024: In this episode of UnHack the Podcast, host Drex DeFord dives deep into the critical relationship between CISOs and CTOs in healthcare. Featuring insights from top cybersecurity leaders, the discussion explores how these key roles can collaborate effectively amidst inherent conflicts. Learn how empathy, open communication, and strategic compromise can lead to stronger cybersecurity

May 20, 2024·UnHack the Podcast

UnHack (the Podcast): From Sports to Christmas Movies - Unhack Cybersecurity with Analogies

May 20, 2024: Join host Drex DeFord on "Unhack the Podcast" as we explore the art of communicating complex cybersecurity issues through engaging and relatable analogies. Hear from a lineup of seasoned CISOs from top healthcare organizations as they share their unique stories, ranging from boxing metaphors to cinematic references, to illustrate the nuances of cyber risk, resilience, and strategy. Whether it's understanding risk-based prioritization with bar fight analogies or increasing cybersecu

Apr 22, 2024·UnHack the Podcast

UnHack (the Podcast): Cybersecurity Threats and AI Solutions in Healthcare Featuring Shawna Hofer

Join host Drex Deford on this inaugural episode of "Unhack the Podcast" as he welcomes Shawna Hofer , CISO at St. Luke's in Boise , for an enlightening conversation on the evolving landscape of AI in healthcare cybersecurity. In this episode, Shawna shares her insights on how AI technologies are transforming both threat dynamics and defense mechanisms within the healthcare sector. Dive into real-world examples of AI applications, learn about the challenges and opportunities these innovations pre