October 14, 2024: Jack Crowley, Senior Director / General Manager of Healthcare Private Cloud at Rackspace joins Sarah for the news. As the conversation unfolds, they dive into pressing issues like the growing frequency of ransomware attacks on healthcare institutions and the increasing need for resilient cloud infrastructures. Should hospitals be held accountable for cyber breaches despite adhering to best practices, and how should leaders prepare for the worst-case scenario? Jack emphasizes the importance of proactive planning and partnerships, leaving the audience to reflect: Are we thinking far enough ahead to truly protect our healthcare systems? These thoughtful discussions challenge listeners to consider how healthcare leaders must approach cybersecurity in an ever-changing technological environment.

Key Points:

• 05:39 Cybersecurity Legislation and Challenges
• 12:31 The Impact of Cyber Attacks on Healthcare
• 17:09 Strategies for Cybersecurity Resilience
• 26:11 Conclusion and Future Outlook

News articles:

• New bill seeks to mandate healthcare cybersecurity standards
• After years of ransomware attacks, health-care defenses still fail

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