Episode #51. Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking, with Sam Stevens, Information Security Director at Essentia Health

It is time to address the growing ransomware threat and implement proactive measures to establish a resilient security posture in healthcare. In this episode, Sam Stevens discusses his background, training as an ethical hacker, and transition from military service to overseeing cybersecurity in healthcare. He stresses a proactive stance against ransomware with a zero-trust approach, policy updates, and third-party risk assessments, highlighting the importance of board prioritization in cybersecurity and advising professionals to avoid reactionary responses while maintaining objectivity and empathy. Listen to this episode for valuable insights on tackling ransomware threats, building cybersecurity foundations, and the imperative of board-level commitment to security! For more information and ways to increase risk awareness and safety, visit us at www.censinet.com. Music by David Cosgrove an accomplished composer, musician, producer, and engineer. Listen to his latest project Del Piombo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices