In this episode of Clearwater’s Healthcare Defenders podcast series, Clearwater CEO Steve Cagle talks with Augie D’Agostino, CIO for UW Medicine in Seattle Washington.   Augie describes himself as an “unlikely” CISO, telling Steve he meant to go into education after over 20 years in IT and security, but cybersecurity kept “heating up” and drawing him back in. Steve and Augie cover major topics affecting healthcare cybersecurity right now, including AI and sophisticated social engineering tactics. Augie says, “somewhere in the world, people are punching into a job and their job is to attac ..read more

Federal authorities and HHS warn of risk to healthcare organizations the threat from a compromised ConnectWise’s ScreenConnect by a third-party pharmacy vendor across all 50 states. We’ll review some of the uncovered issues and share what organizations can learn from this as vendors or healthcare providers.   Subscribe to The Clear Perspective, or like/comment on an episode via Clearwatersecurity.com,  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform ..read more

In healthcare, safeguarding cybersecurity is safeguarding patients. Whether it's a hospital, health system, physician group, or a trusted digital health partner, when healthcare is attacked, patients are at risk. Join us as we feature some of healthcare's fiercest defenders. They're leaders from across the ecosystem fighting to protect data, systems, and care delivery.   In this Healthcare Defender episode, Dave Bailey speaks with Michael Gross, Cybersecurity Intelligence Manager at Cleveland Clinic about Michael's background, cybersecurity challenges, what we are seeing today in the ..read more

In the last episode of this three-part series, Steve Cagle, Bob Chaput, and Mac McMillan return with an exploration of the common pitfalls in allocating cybersecurity budgets and transitions to a pivotal question: where should security leaders prioritize investments? Bob Chaput advocates for a risk management-centric approach, emphasizing the need for a strategic reassessment of cybersecurity tools. Mac McMillan sheds light on the challenges posed by an abundance of security tools and the imperative for integration. The discussion also leads into considerations in the role of artificial intell ..read more

Healthcare delivery organizations managing medical devices have new guidance commissioned by the FDA for securing legacy devices in the field. We will be discussing this guidance and how it impacts healthcare risk management.  Host: Kim Singletary, VP Solution Marketing SME: Jon Benedict, Director of Consulting Services for IDNs and Hospitals, and Clearwater's Sr. Medical Device Security Principal   Subscribe to The Clear Perspective, or like/comment on an episode via Clearwatersecurity.com,  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform ..read more

In the second episode of our three-part series, "Transforming Cybersecurity Culture," Steve Cagle, CEO of Clearwater Security and Compliance, continues the discussion with healthcare cybersecurity and compliance experts, Mac McMillan and Bob Chaput. Building on the insights from the first episode, the trio delves into the crucial aspects of fostering a cybersecurity culture within healthcare organizations. From the boardroom to the frontline, they explore the significance of leadership, strategic planning, and measurable indicators to drive a comprehensive cybersecurity program. They uncover p ..read more

Steve Cagle, CEO of Clearwater Security and Compliance delves into the intricate world of healthcare cybersecurity with industry legends Mac McMillan and Bob Chaput. Together, they dissect the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in healthcare, dissecting the challenges faced by healthcare organizations and the pressing need for a paradigm shift in leadership attitudes.     This insightful conversation illuminates the complexities of safeguarding healthcare data and the critical role of boards and leadership in understanding the true impact of cyber risks on patient care and busi ..read more

For those looking at HITRUST Certification this podcast discusses one critical aspect of CSF v11 when reviewing what control statements need to satisfy as compared to previous and older versions of CSF that at still options in the assessment journey. Host: Kim Singletary, VP Solution Marketing SME: Steve Meyers, Director of Consulting Services, and certified HITRUST Assessor   Subscribe to The Clear Perspective, or like/comment on an episode via Clearwatersecurity.com,  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform ..read more

It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In healthcare, safeguarding cybersecurity is safeguarding patients. Whether it's a hospital, health system, physician group, or a trusted digital health partner, when healthcare is attacked, patients are at risk.   Join us all month as we feature some of healthcare's fiercest defenders. They're leaders from across the ecosystem fighting to protect data, systems, and care delivery. Join us to hear how they started, why they chose healthcare, and their advice for other leaders in their spaces.   Cybersecurity is patient safety, do your part, be a hea ..read more

It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In healthcare, safeguarding cybersecurity is safeguarding patients. Whether it's a hospital, health system, physician group, or a trusted digital health partner, when healthcare is attacked, patients are at risk.    Join us all month as we feature some of healthcare's fiercest defenders. They're leaders from across the ecosystem fighting to protect data, systems, and care delivery. Join us to hear how they started, why they chose healthcare, and their advice for other leaders in their spaces.   Cybersecurity is patient safety, do your part, be ..read more