UnHack with Drex DeFord

UnHack (the News): Governance Trumps Tools and Medical Device Risks with Brad Marsh


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March 24, 2025: Brad Marsh (BSN, RN, CEN, CHISL) EVP for Government, Health, and Security Technology at First Health Advisory, joins Drex for the news. How do we protect healthcare systems when everyday medical devices become potential security vulnerabilities? The conversation examines why governance matters more than acquiring new security tools, how organizations should approach comprehensive risk assessment, and what healthcare leaders can learn from the operational strategies of both military deployments and cyber attackers themselves.


Key Points:

  1. 03:45 Ransomware in Medical Devices
  2. 09:47 Governance vs. Tools
  3. 13:02 Understanding and Mitigating Risk


News Articles:

  1. Ransomware gang encrypted network from a webcam to bypass EDR
  2. Cybersecurity's Future Is All About Governance, Not More Tools


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