• The 2 Minute Drill: Ransomware Crisis in London, Kaspersky Ban, and Phishing Scheme Alert
    Jun 28 2024

    Drex dives into the ongoing ransomware attack affecting hospitals in London, resulting in postponed surgeries and diverted organ donations. We also cover the U.S. Department of Commerce's ban on Kaspersky Labs software due to security concerns and a joint alert from HHS and the FBI about a sophisticated phishing scheme targeting hospital payment systems.

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    4 mins
  • Today: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome as Health IT Leader
    Jun 28 2024

    Imposter Syndrome. We've all been there, today we discuss.

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    18 mins
  • Today: Cyberattack led to harrowing lapses at Ascension hospitals, clinicians say
    Jun 27 2024

    Who's role is it to prepare for downtime on the floor? How quickly could you restore every IT system for your health organization? Today we explore.

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    11 mins
  • 2 Minute Drill: Ascension Hack Near Misses, Change Healthcare Breach Details, and an Urgent Pixel Update
    Jun 26 2024

    In this episode of The Two Minute Drill, Drex highlights critical cybersecurity issues impacting the healthcare sector. We delve into the near-miss incidents reported during the recent Ascension hack, explore the vast scope of the Change Healthcare data breach, and emphasize the urgent need for Google Pixel users to update their devices. Plus, don't miss updates on the latest episodes of UnHack the News and Unhack the Podcast.

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    4 mins
  • Today: Return to Work or else... Does that really work?
    Jun 26 2024

    Return to work or else... How do you respond? OK, now, is remote work for everyone in IT the right approach in Healthcare?

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    13 mins
  • Today: A Health IT M&A Playbook
    Jun 25 2024

    Risent and Cone come together, we take this as an opportunity to discuss your M&A playbook.

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    15 mins
  • UnHack (The News): Scattered Spider Arrests, Board Accountability, and Security Breach Tips with Cristian Rodriguez
    Jun 24 2024

    June 24, 2024: Cristian Rodriguez, the Field CTO of the Americas at CrowdStrike, joins Drex for the news. The conversation delves into the growth of CrowdStrike from a 100-person team to a 9,000-strong cybersecurity powerhouse. How do organizations adapt their incident response plans when adversaries infiltrate their communication systems? What motivates cybercriminals, and how does the quest for recognition shape their activities? The episode also touches on the psychological profiles of cyber adversaries, drawing parallels to organized crime structures. As cybersecurity regulations increasingly hold CEOs and boards accountable, how will this shift impact corporate strategies and resource allocation? Cristian shares intriguing anecdotes from the front lines, including the rise of sophisticated social engineering tactics like SIM swapping and the unexpected presence of adversaries in war room calls. The discussion concludes with reflections on the socio-economic factors driving cybercrime and the critical need for robust security postures in today's digital landscape.

    Key Points:

    • Cybersecurity Growth Journey
    • Adversary Motivations Explored
    • Incident Response Strategies
    • Board Accountability Shifts
    • Social Engineering Tactics

    News articles:

    • Adversary Universe Podcast
    • Alleged Boss of ‘Scattered Spider’ Hacking Group Arrested
    • The CEO Is Next

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    24 mins
  • 2 Minute Drill: Microsoft Security Flaws Unveiled: SolarWinds Attack and Unpatched Bugs
    Jun 22 2024

    2 Minute Drill: In this episode of the 2 Minute Drill, Drex DeFord dives into the latest cybersecurity revelations involving Microsoft. Discover the shocking details behind the ignored security flaw in ADFS that led to the infamous SolarWinds attack, and learn about a newly discovered bug that allows email impersonation from Outlook accounts. Drex also highlights an innovative AI solution from SoftBank designed to calm angry customer calls. Stay informed and stay secure with these crucial updates.

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    6 mins