EdTalks - Securing Healthcare - The Cyber Threats Putting Patient Safety at Risk - Seguridad Mania.com - España y América Latina

Cyber threats to healthcare systems continue to escalate, with devastating consequences for patient safety, operational continuity, and data integrity. This session explores today’s most urgent cybersecurity risks in healthcare and presents practical, actionable solutions. Featured Guests... - Esmond Kane, a cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience leading security and risk programs across critical sectors. As CISO at Advarra, he drives strategies to protect data, ensure compliance, and boost resilience. He previously held leadership roles at Harvard, Mass General Brigham, and Steward Health Care, where he advanced security controls and awareness. Esmond also serves on advisory boards, helping organizations manage cyber risk. In his spare time, he likes to fret about the lack of spare time and annoy people who read bios. - Joseph Davis, a Customer Security Officer at Microsoft - Frank Sinatra, the CISO at University Hospital Topics include: - Ransomware: How attacks disrupt hospital operations, delay critical treatments, and expose sensitive patient data - IoMT Vulnerabilities: Insecure connected medical devices that lack secure boot, encrypted communications, and update capabilities - Compliance vs. Security: Navigating the disconnect between evolving threats and outdated regulatory frameworks like HIPAA and GDPR - Supply Chain Risks: Understanding how a breach in one system can cascade across interconnected platforms - OT System Threats: How cyberattacks on operational technology can create physical hazards and endanger lives By tackling these issues with a comprehensive security strategy, healthcare organizations can strengthen cyber resilience and safeguard both patients and providers. Join our expert-led discussion to learn how.