June 23, 2025: Chris Plummer, Senior Cybersecurity Architect from Dartmouth Health, discusses the realities of defending healthcare systems against sophisticated threats. Chris shares his path from childhood computer enthusiast to cybersecurity leader, including the surprising story of how he discovered a major Google security flaw that made national headlines. Why do over 6,000 hospitals still fight cyber battles independently when other sectors have found strength through consolidation? Chris and Drex examine whether AI can truly become the force multiplier cybersecurity teams desperately need, or if current limitations keep it relegated to assistant roles. From burnout stories to breakthrough moments, this discussion reveals both the struggles and innovations shaping healthcare cybersecurity today. Key Points:

03:19 Career Beginnings and Challenges
10:39 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity
21:46 Building Networks and Information Sharing
23:59 The Google Bug Story
28:20 The Blue Sky Viral Post

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UnHack (the Podcast): Security Consolidation and the Viral Google Bug with Chris Plummer