Doctors’ Perspective: The Rise of Healthcare Ransomware

In this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast host Sherrod DeGrippo is joined by Christian Dameff and Jeff Tully, co-directors from the UCSD Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity, and contributors to our recent Healthcare Ransomware report.   They discuss their unique backgrounds as doctors and hackers, focusing on healthcare cybersecurity, and the growing risks of hospital ransomware attacks. Christian shares his journey from hacking as a teenager to combining his passion for medicine and cybersecurity, particularly the risks posed to patient safety by vulnerable medical devices. Jeff adds his perspective, highlighting the parallels between medicine and hacking, and their efforts at UCSD to bring evidence-based research to healthcare cybersecurity. The conversation explores the challenges and importance of protecting critical healthcare systems from cyber threats, aiming to improve patient safety and outcomes.  In this episode you’ll learn:       How medical device vulnerabilities reveal the impact of cybersecurity on patient care  The lack of comprehensive data on healthcare ransomware attacks  When ransomware-induced disruptions can delay life-saving procedures    Some questions we ask:         As healthcare providers, what stands out to you about ransomware in healthcare?  What does the UCSD Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity do?  What ransomware attacks are common in healthcare, and how do they differ from other industries?    Resources:   View Jeff Tully on LinkedIn   View Christian Dameff on LinkedIn   View Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn   Healthcare Ransomware Report    Related Microsoft Podcasts:                    Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson  The BlueHat Podcast  Uncovering Hidden Risks        Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts     Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider      The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of N2K media network.