PriSec Is Not Optional for Patient Safety - Ep 556
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If you thought healthcare had enough to juggle already, think again. This episode dives headfirst into the latest “Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns,” and spoiler alert—AI is sitting right at the top like it owns the place. From the growing pains of AI-assisted diagnosis to the not-so-small issue of whether anyone is double-checking the robots, things get interesting fast. Toss in cybersecurity risks, workforce shortages, and a system stretched thinner than your patience on hold with tech support, and you’ve got a conversation that’s equal parts eye-opening and “wait… are we...
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We Need to Talk About Your Home Router - Ep 555
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Let’s be honest – most of us treat our home router like a mysterious appliance that just… works. Plug it in, forget about it, and hope the internet gods stay happy. But what if that “set it and forget it” mindset is exactly the problem? With outdated firmware, questionable manufacturing origins, and zero attention for years, your router could be the weakest link in your entire digital life. And yes, that includes your work-from-home setup, your smart devices, and pretty much everything else connected to it. More info at
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15 Million Record Cover-Up - Ep 554
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Sometimes the biggest threat to your data isn’t the hackers, it’s what happens after the hackers leave. In this episode, we dive into a jaw-dropping case where 15 million patient records were exposed… and then quietly swept under the rug like a mess nobody wanted to deal with. Spoiler alert: ignoring a breach doesn’t make it disappear, it just makes the consequences louder later. If you’ve ever wondered how bad things can get when vendors drop the ball, this one’s a wild ride. More info at
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The Cyberattack Everyone Should Watch - Especially Healthcare - Ep 553
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Imagine logging in one morning and - poof - everything’s gone. Not locked, not held hostage… just gone. That’s the kind of cyberattack making waves right now, and it’s not your typical “pay me in Bitcoin” situation. In this episode, we unpack the Stryker cyberattack, a real-world incident that shows how attackers are shifting from making money to making a mess, and why that should have everyone in healthcare (and beyond) just a little more on edge. More info at
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Security Awareness Problem No One Talks About - Ep 552
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Cybersecurity awareness is at an all-time high… so why are we still clicking the same sketchy links like it’s a hobby? In this episode, we dig into the uncomfortable truth: people know what to do, they just don’t do it. Between overwhelming workloads, nonstop digital noise, and a growing sense that “it’s inevitable anyway,” security has turned into that thing we all agree is important—right before we ignore it to get our jobs done faster. More info at
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Risk Analysis - Not a Checkbox, Not Optional - Ep 551
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If you think a risk analysis is just another box to check on the HIPAA compliance to-do list, this episode might feel a bit like a reality check… with receipts. Using a real OCR settlement involving a phishing attack and nearly 2,000 patients’ data, this discussion digs into what regulators actually expect when they say “risk analysis.” Spoiler alert: it’s a lot more than running a quick scan and calling it a day. More info at
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Do You GRC or Just RC? - Ep 550
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Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Sounds official. Sounds structured. Sounds like you’ve got everything under control. But what if you’ve really just got the “R” and the “C” duct-taped together while governance is off somewhere on vacation? This episode breaks down why governance isn’t just policies, committees, or fancy tools—it’s the backbone that makes risk management and compliance actually work. If you’ve ever said, “We’re doing security,” but can’t quite prove who decided what, who owns it, or whether it actually got done… this one’s for you. More info at ...
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Choices Have Consequences - Ep 549
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At first glance, these sources don’t seem related. But when you connect them, they reveal a pattern we can’t afford to ignore — and it’s more unsettling than most of us would like to admit. It’s time for an honest, slightly uncomfortable conversation about where we are — and maybe to sit down and remember what mom and dad always said about choices and consequences… even if we really didn’t want to hear it. More info at
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CISA CPGs V2 Might Be the Best SMB Cybersecurity Approach Yet - Ep 548
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Cybersecurity advice is everywhere — frameworks, standards, best practices, expert opinions — enough PDFs to last you the rest of the year. But for small and mid-sized businesses, the real question isn’t “What guidance exists?” It’s “What should we actually do that lowers our chances of having a really bad cyber day?” If you’ve ever looked at a massive cybersecurity framework and thought, “This feels like studying for a final exam I didn’t sign up for,” you’re not alone. That’s where CISA’s updated Cybersecurity Performance Goals (Version 2.0) come in. Designed to...
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When One IT Provider Gets Hit Everyone Feels IT - Ep 547
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What happens when the company responsible for protecting everyone else becomes the one that gets hacked? Spoiler alert: it’s not just their problem. This episode dives into the uncomfortable reality that when an IT provider gets hit, the ripple effects can slam into hundreds, or even thousands, of businesses at once. From ransomware evolution to insider threats to the ever-growing AI wildcard, this conversation pulls back the curtain on why cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue… it’s everyone’s issue. More info at
info_outlineAI: the gift that keeps on glitching. While most folks are still marveling at how AI can write emails and fold laundry (okay, not quite yet), this episode pulls back the curtain on what happens when artificial intelligence stops being polite and starts getting dangerous. We're talking zombie agents, security holes big enough to drive a HIPAA violation through, and automated tools that might just be a little too eager to help. It's informative, a little terrifying, and more than a few chuckles along the way.
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