Best Unhackable Podcasts (2025)

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55. From Breached to Bulletproof: How Smart Businesses Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats with Michael Ritsema 37:20

14d ago37:20

37:20

What would happen if your entire business was encrypted overnight? No files. No access. No plan. In this episode of UnHacked, we sit down with Michael Ritsema—cybersecurity strategist and President of i3 Business Solutions—who’s helped multiple companies survive full-scale breaches. Together with co-hosts Bryan Lachapelle and Mario Zake, we unpack …

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168. The Unhackable Truth 1:02:47

17d ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Are you stuck chasing distractions while ignoring your core truths? In this raw episode, Toliy and Eldar tackle the human struggle to align perceptions with reality. From Toliy’s vision of mentoring sales teams to Eldar’s push for shedding unreal baggage, they explore how attachments—whether to money, status, or comfort—block self-actualization. Us…

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UnHack (the Podcast): CISO Changes and Building the Cyber Foundation with Dennis Leber 19:17

18d ago19:17

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May 26, 2025: Dennis Leber, Cybersecurity Executive with a rich military and CISO background, discusses the current healthcare landscape. Dennis shares his unique journey from police officer to cybersecurity leader, challenging common assumptions about career paths in the field. As boards increasingly face responsibility for security breaches, what…

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171. Life's Math: Decoding Human Suffering and Personal Growth 1:41:44

11h ago1:41:44

1:41:44

Why are people so skilled at making goals or projections but so novice at knowing what it takes to accomplish them? In this thought-provoking episode, the hosts dive deep into the concept of "Life's Math," exploring why people often miscalculate the steps needed to achieve their goals and how this leads to suffering. Joined by first-time guest Jare…

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Interview In Action: How Data Can Unlock Innovation Doors with Glenn Wirick 30:09

2h ago30:09

30:09

June 18, 2025: Glenn Wirick, Chief Commercial Officer at Clearsense, explores how freeing up your data allows for a new world of innovation. How can health systems transform their bloated application portfolios while cutting millions in unnecessary costs? Glenn unpacks the journey from basic data archiving to creating unified patient records that p…

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UnFake Trailer: A Journey Down the Digital Deception Rabbit Hole with Drex DeFord 2:28

3h ago2:28

2:28

After a HIMSS conference presentation on North Korean hackers posing as remote employees led him down an unexpected rabbit hole, Drex unveils his new intermittent series "UnFake". Dive into a world of digital deception and synthetic media, as Drex sets out to help you the listener stay protected and discern fact from fiction in the increasingly com…

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Newsday: The Looming Hospital Capacity Crisis and Nurse Violence with Philipp von Gilsa 31:29

11h ago31:29

31:29

June 16, 2025: Philipp von Gilsa, CEO of Kontakt.io, joins Bill Russell for the news. What happens when America's hospitals reach dangerous occupancy thresholds that could make them unable to function properly? And as workplace violence against healthcare workers spikes, what combination of technology and process can effectively protect staff? The …

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Flourish: Equitable Care Innovation and Leading Through a Crisis with Corina Clark 45:34

30m ago45:34

45:34

June 16, 2025: Corina Clark, COO at Gardner Health Services and one of Becker's "COOs to Know," discusses her transformative journey as a leader in communal, equitable healthcare. Drawing from influential mentors who shaped her leadership philosophy, Corina discusses how equity must serve as "the lens through which we look at clinical decision-maki…

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2 Minute Drill: Maine Attacks, AT&T Breach, and Login.gov Vulnerabilities with Drex DeFord 3:43

1d ago3:43

3:43

Drex covers three critical cybersecurity incidents: dual cyber attacks affecting healthcare systems in Lewiston, Maine; an AT&T database breach exposing 86 million records with decrypted sensitive data; and concerning backup management issues at login.gov that could impact government service access. The episode concludes with a practical reminder t…

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Keynote: The Cavalry Isn’t Coming: EHR Migration Strategies with Jennifer Stemmler 37:59

1d ago37:59

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June 12, 2025: Jennifer Stemmler, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Adventist Health, opens up about orchestrating one of healthcare's largest EHR migrations—transitioning 28 hospitals and 400 clinics from a decades-old Cerner system to Epic. Guided by the mantra "on time, on budget, on Epic, on us," how does she maintain control without mic…

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170. Limitless Motivation: Overcoming Procrastination and Anxiety 1:11:32

2d ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Do you actually want that which you say you do? In this week's episode, the host delves into finding the elusive 'limitless fuel' that drives sustained motivation and creativity. They explore the metaphorical battle of moving upstream, dealing with ongoing responsibilities, and the challenges of balancing current obligations with future aspirations…

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TownHall: “Data Rich but Insight Poor” with Reid Stephan and Spencer Dorn 23:35

3d ago23:35

23:35

June 10, 2025: Reid Stephan, VP and CIO of St. Luke’s, and Dr. Spencer Dorn, Vice Chair & Professor of Medicine at UNC, tackle the reality behind AI's promise in healthcare, exploring why only one in three clinicians actually stick with AI scribes despite the initial enthusiasm. As they navigate between "AI doomers" and "techno-utopians," the conve…

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Newsday: Zombie Apps and the $65 Million IT Wake-Up Call with Jason Rose 23:36

5d ago23:36

23:36

June 9, 2025: Healthcare organizations face an unprecedented challenge as potential Medicaid cuts threaten heavy IT staff reductions, but what if the real solution lies hidden in plain sight within their own systems? Jason Rose, CEO of Clearsense, discusses how "zombie applications" - applications that are neither fully alive nor completely dead - …

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Interview in Action: Reining in Unstructured Data to Drive Change Timothy Boettcher 20:39

7d ago20:39

20:39

June 6, 2025: Timothy Boettcher, SVP, Head of GTM Strategy North America for AvePoint, discusses the often-overlooked sensitive information spread across Microsoft 365 environments, particularly as departments independently adopt AI tools. Drawing from his experience across Australia, Japan, and the US, Timothy examines why information governance c…

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Keynote: The Patient Advocacy Revolution with Erica Olenski 35:07

8d ago35:07

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June 5, 2025: Bill Russell sits down with Erica Olenski, VP at Finn Partners and Founder of August’s Artists, Ironman athlete, and board-certified patient advocate, who brings a unique perspective from navigating the healthcare system through hundreds of overnight hospital stays with her son August, a four-time brain cancer survivor. Why does a fam…

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2 Minute Drill: Kettering's Epic Recovery and Fred Hutch $52M Settlement with Drex DeFord 2:29

9d ago2:29

2:29

Drex covers four major healthcare cybersecurity developments: Kettering Health's Epic systems recovery following their May 20th cyber attack, with core components now operational while inbound calling systems remain down. Covenant Health faces a new cybersecurity incident affecting three hospitals in Maine and New Hampshire. Seattle's Fred Hutch Ca…

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169. Breaking Free from our Invisible Gatekeepers 3:02:21

10d ago3:02:21

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Are psychological and external barriers like family stress and past trauma gatekeeping our happiness? In this raw and introspective episode, Harris opens up about the stress and challenges he faces at home, particularly with his family dynamics and his father's overbearing approach to his finances. Joined by Eldar, Toliy, and Mike, the conversation…

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2 Minute Drill: Kettering Health Cyber Recovery and CISA Leadership Exodus with Drex DeFord 5:17

11d ago5:17

5:17

Drex covers Kettering Health's week-long cyber attack recovery with radiation oncology back online, the mass exodus of CISA leadership amid federal downsizing, and the growing frustration over lack of comprehensive federal cybersecurity strategy for healthcare. Discussion includes regional coordination during cyber incidents and the reality that ho…

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Newsday: Imaging AI Expansion and Apple-Only Hospitals with Chris Jenkins 22:35

12d ago22:35

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June 2, 2025: Chris Jenkins, EVP of Digital Strategy and Enterprise Imaging for Healthlink Advisors, joins Bill for the news. As the industry appears to shift focus from cybersecurity to AI adoption, they explore whether this transition is happening too quickly. Then, what does it mean when four major health systems make strategic investments in co…

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Keynote: Innovation vs. Security and the CIO’s IT Turning Point with Bridgett Ojeda 32:38

14d ago32:38

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May 29, 2025: Bridgett Ojeda, CIO at Bryan Health, pulls back the curtain on the challenges facing the healthcare CXO, where every dollar must stretch between innovation, cybersecurity, and keeping the lights on. From physicians declaring that ambient listening technology has become a "career extender" to the shocking reality that fax machines stil…

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54. The Receipts Are Fake, The Photos Are Lies: A Small Business Owner's Survival Guide with Mounir Ibrahim 46:27

20d ago46:27

46:27

Three small business owners are about to discover why their $150 inspection costs are bankrupting them—and how one diplomat's experience in Syrian war zones revealed the game-changing solution. In this eye-opening episode, cybersecurity experts Justin, Bryan, and Mario sit down with Mounir Ibrahim, former US diplomat and Chief Communications Office…

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2 Minute Drill: Vibe Coding Risks and AI Deepfake Threats With Drex DeFord 4:47

21d ago4:47

4:47

Drex explores two critical cybersecurity threats facing healthcare: the rise of "vibe coding" where non-programmers use AI like Anthropic's Claude to create functional code, creating potential operational risks from undocumented projects, and increasingly sophisticated AI deepfakes from tools like Google's VO3 that cybercriminals are weaponizing fo…

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Solution Showcase: Beating the Go-Live Date Weeks Early with Deshan Kennedy and Casey Post 23:54

16d ago23:54

23:54

May 28, 2025: Deshan Kennedy, Director of Application Development and Analytics at Broward Health, and Casey Post, SVP of Sales & Client Services at 314e discuss their rapid archiving go-live, finishing weeks early. What prompted Broward Health to make the bold decision to extract data directly from their data centers rather than waiting for databa…

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53. The One Thing That’s Tanking Your Business Value (And How to Fix It) with James DuBos 36:10

22d ago36:10

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Are your cybersecurity gaps quietly devaluing your business? In this episode, entrepreneur and advisor Jim DuBos shares the top reasons buyers walk away—and how small business owners can protect their company’s value before it’s too late. Learn the 3 essential controls every buyer looks for, how to build a culture of security, and why cybersecurity…

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TownHall: The Human Side of AI - Creating a Culture of Tech Confidence with Molly Zimmer 31:32

20d ago31:32

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May 27, 2025: Molly Zimmer, Director of Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence at St. Luke's Health System, discusses how their AI class has attracted thousands of voluntary participants. Molly reveals her team's philosophy of making "new and scary feel like business as usual" through hands-on learning experiences with Microsoft Copilot,…

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Newsday: Navigating a Sea of Tech Vendors and the AI Essentials with Ryan Pfeffer 25:05

19d ago25:05

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May 26, 2025: Ryan Pfeffer, Head of Engineering at Notable, joins Sarah for the news. How are healthcare CIOs navigating the overwhelming influx of AI vendors in a market projected to exceed $500 billion by 2032? The conversation explores the practical challenges of integration, testing processes, and the importance of transparent, explainable feat…

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2 Minute Drill: Kettering Health Ransomware, Scattered Spider's Campaign, and Facebook's Breach Drex DeFord 5:28

21d ago5:28

5:28

Drex covers in-depth look at the ongoing ransomware attack on Kettering Health, attributed to the Interlock gang known for double extortion tactics - stealing data before encrypting systems. The health system demonstrates exemplary crisis communication while maintaining operations and warning patients about related scams. Next, the Scattered Spider…

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Keynote: Security is Efficiency Webinar Re-Run with James Bowie and Mick Coady 46:49

26d ago46:49

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May 22, 2025: James Bowie, VP and CISO of Tampa General Hospital, and Mick Coady, CTO at Armis, join Drex for this webinar re-run. Discover how asset visibility exposes unused medical equipment, saving hundreds of thousands in unnecessary purchases. James shares how quantifying a vulnerability in the “language everyone speaks”, money, sparked immed…

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2 Minute Drill: Kettering Ransomware, Breach $700K Penalty, and HIBP Database 2.0 with Drex DeFord 4:15

28d ago4:15

4:15

Drex covers three critical cybersecurity stories in healthcare: Kettering Health Network's ransomware crisis affecting 14 hospitals with patient data at risk, a landmark $700,000 civil penalty against Breach Forums founder Connor Fitzpatrick, and the release of Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) 2.0 with enhanced breach monitoring capabilities. Stay informed…

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167. Why We Crave Connection: Unpacking Shared Experiences and Hidden Anger 2:24:40

24d ago2:24:40

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How important are shared experiences to our development and happiness? In this episode, the hosts delve into the importance of shared experiences and how they contribute to personal satisfaction and happiness. The conversation naturally transitions into a discussion about the impact of past traumas and the critical role of forgiveness and letting g…

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52. Deepfakes Are Coming for Your Business: Here’s How to Fight Back with Ilke Demir 52:11

30d ago52:11

52:11

In this episode, hosts Justin Shelley and Mario Zaki welcome Dr. Ilkay Damir, a deep fake detection expert who developed FakeCatcher at Intel. Dr. Damir explains how deepfakes threaten businesses through financial scams, political misinformation, and reputation damage. She discusses her groundbreaking technology that detects fake videos by analyzin…

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Newsday: World Health Day 2025 and USA’s Shocking Maternal Statistics with Amy Oliver 19:40

1M ago19:40

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May 26, 2025: Amy Oliver, VP of Marketing at Panda Health, joins Sarah for the news. What does World Health Day 2025's focus on maternal health reveal about global disparities, and how can digital solutions bridge these gaps? The conversation delves into alarming statistics showing the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among dev…

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Flourish: Unplugging, Boundaries, and Identity Beyond Career with Tovia Marinstein 34:52

25d ago34:52

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May 19, 2025: Tovia Marinstein, Senior Talent Intelligence Analyst at LevelUP HCS, explores the challenges of finding balance in our hyper-connected world. Tovia shares her strategies on establishing boundaries between work and personal life, especially in the age of remote work, where lines increasingly blur. Through candid insights about decision…

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2 Minute Drill: VMware Vulnerabilities & Patch Tuesday Roundup With Drex DeFord 3:15

1M ago3:15

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Learn about a new VMware Tools vulnerability allowing privilege escalation, Microsoft's Patch Tuesday releasing fixes for 70 vulnerabilities including 5 actively exploited zero-days, and Apple's comprehensive OS updates. The episode highlights the importance of patching industrial control systems from Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Phoenix Contac…

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Keynote: Stability Versus Innovation and The Great CIO Escape Room with Reid Stephan 44:35

29d ago44:35

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May 15, 2025: Reid Stephan, VP and CIO of St. Luke's Health System, explores the constant battle for prioritization in healthcare. The discussion delves into the tension between vendor partnerships and innovation, challenging the notion that vendor alignment equals strategic vision. Satya Nadella claims "AI hasn't delivered much yet" while Bill Gat…

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166. Balance and the Soul's innate pursuit of it 2:40:15

1M ago2:40:15

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How do people know what balance for them means? In this thought-provoking episode, Eldar and the crew dive deep into the elusive concept of balance. Joined by special guest Warren, a long-time friend and first-time guest, the group explores what balance truly means in the context of human suffering, personal growth, and societal expectations. From …

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51. Behind the Likes: What Small Business Owners Must Know About Social Media Fraud 59:00

1M ago59:00

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In this episode of UnHacked, hosts Justin Shelley and Mario Zake are joined by Tim O'Hearn, author and former software engineer, to explore the darker side of social media engagement strategies. Tim shares insights from his personal journey of creating social media bots and discusses the implications of fake activity on platforms like Instagram. Th…

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