Best Unhackable Podcasts (2025)

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UnHack (the News): Reported Cyber Breach Death and the Interconnected World with Mick Coady 15:49

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July 7, 2025: Mick Coady, CTO at Armis, joins Drex for the news. This episode examines a sobering milestone: the first confirmed patient death directly attributed to a ransomware attack on London's blood distribution system. The conversation explores how a single cyber incident creates cascading effects across entire healthcare networks, flooding n…

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59. Your Factory Is Wide Open: How to Lock Down Connected Machines Before It’s Too Late with Tory Bjorklundy 58:57

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Your Factory Is Wide Open: How to Lock Down Connected Machines Before It’s Too Late Legacy machines were never designed to be connected—or protected. But in modern manufacturing, connectivity is a must. So how do you protect your business when the shop floor is now on the network? In this episode, Justin talks with Tory Bjorklund, manufacturing con…

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UnHack (the Podcast): Security Consolidation and the Viral Google Bug with Chris Plummer 31:28

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June 23, 2025: Chris Plummer, Senior Cybersecurity Architect from Dartmouth Health, discusses the realities of defending healthcare systems against sophisticated threats. Chris shares his path from childhood computer enthusiast to cybersecurity leader, including the surprising story of how he discovered a major Google security flaw that made nation…

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Interview In Action: You Can’t Protect What You Don’t Know You Have With Mick Coady 13:34

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July 11, 2025: Mick Coady, CTO at Armis, tackles a problem that has been haunting healthcare IT for decades: you can't protect what you don't know you have. The conversation reveals how hospitals still rely on manual processes to track everything from IV pumps to imaging equipment, often discovering critical vulnerabilities only when it's too late.…

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2 Minute Drill: North Korean Infiltration and Ransomware Gang Shutdowns with Drex DeFord 5:25

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Drex covers three major cybersecurity developments impacting healthcare: the expanding North Korean remote worker infiltration scheme targeting US companies with stolen identities and deepfakes, a cyberattack on medical device manufacturer Monic that disrupted critical supply chains, and the suspicious shutdown of Hunter's International ransomware …

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Keynote: The Great CIO Musical Chairs - Interim Leadership with Chris Scanzera and Judy Kirby 36:47

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July 10, 2025: Christopher Scanzera, Interim CIO at Lurie Children's Hospital, and Judy Kirby, Executive Recruiter at Kirby Partners, join Bill for a discussion around interim roles. With 53% of sitting healthcare CIOs having been in their roles for only three years, what Bill dubs “the great CIO musical chairs,” the conversation dives into the cri…

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Solution Showcase: Breaking the 30-Day Ransomware Cycle with Todd Barton and PV SubbaRao 28:58

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July 9, 2025: Todd Barton, AVP, Enterprise Sales Engineering at Rubrik, and PV SubbaRao, SVP of Global Healthcare and Life Sciences from Rackspace, reveal how they're revolutionizing healthcare's approach to cyber resilience through their groundbreaking partnership. The conversation delves deep into the concept of Isolated Recovery Environments (IR…

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2 Minute Drill: AI Takes the Lead and Scattered Spider's Airline Attack with Drex DeFord 5:06

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Drex covers three critical cybersecurity developments: Expo's groundbreaking AI-powered penetration testing system dominates HackerOne with over 1,000 vulnerabilities found, Microsoft redesigns the iconic Blue Screen of Death after 40 years, and the Scattered Spider ransomware group pivots from insurance to airline industry attacks using advanced s…

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Keynote: Partner Failures, Risk Stratification, and Strategic Translation With Alan Smith 28:48

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July 3, 2025: Alan Smith, SVP and CIO of Lifepoint Health, joins Bill for a discussion on the top challenges facing CIOs. How do you balance immediate system stability when your organization is built through constant acquisitions? Al discusses his approach to the "CIO escape room" scenarios that define modern healthcare IT, from major partner outag…

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58. The AI Advantage: How Small Businesses Can Compete (and Win) Like the Big Guys with Brad Groux 48:20

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This week on UnHacked, we’re talking with Brad Groux (cybersecurity engineer, tech founder, and co-host of The Digital Meld podcast) about how AI is quietly shaping how we build, manage, and lead our businesses. From SMBs to the enterprise, Brad has worked with it all. In this episode, we break down: Why we’re already outsourcing leadership decisio…

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TownHall: Creative Rural Healthcare Solutions with Sue Schade and Brian Sterud 16:19

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July 1, 2025: Sue Schade, Principal at StarBridge Advisors, sits down with Brian Sterud, VP of IT, CIO, and CISO of Faith Regional Health Services. Brian tackles a pressing question facing healthcare leaders today: how do we regulate AI without killing innovation? His perspective on finding the right balance between safety and progress offers valua…

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UnHack (the News): The Digital Identity and Tool Overload Crisis with George Pappas 23:10

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June 30, 2025: George Pappas, CEO of Intraprise Health by Health Catalyst, joins Drex for the news. They discuss a new H-ISAC white paper and the North Korean catfish issues, speculating on how you can verify identity in a world of AI. Can AI solve the very problems it creates? The most revealing discussion centers on a startling industry survey: n…

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2 Minute Drill: Scattered Spider Targets Insurance and Iran Cyber Threats Escalate With Drex DeFord 4:22

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Drex covers three critical cybersecurity developments: Scattered Spider's shift to targeting insurance companies including Erie Insurance, Philadelphia Insurance, and Aflac using advanced social engineering tactics; escalating Iran-related cyber threats to US critical infrastructure amid Middle East tensions; and a massive dark web leak exposing 1.…

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Keynote: From the Operating Room to the Boardroom with Michael Han 29:05

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June 26, 2025: Michael Han, MD, Enterprise CMIO and VP of MultiCare Health System, discusses his transition from the operating room to the boardroom. He argues that the path forward isn't through automating clinical decisions, but through revolutionizing call centers, scheduling, prior authorizations, and referrals. Michael reveals how ambient clin…

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57. The Password Trap: What It’s Costing Your Business (And How to Escape) with Raul Cepeda 38:23

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Password fatigue isn’t just annoying—it’s expensive and dangerous. In this episode of UnHacked, Raul Cepeda Jr. from rf IDEAS breaks down the hidden costs of password dependence and shows small businesses a better way forward. From clinicians wasting hours re-logging into systems to the real risk of password-related breaches, Raul makes the case fo…

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TownHall: A Look Inside the Incredible World of Organ Donation with Mathew Moss 29:57

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June 24, 2025: Mathew Moss, SVP and CIO at New England Donor Services, joins Sarah to discuss the amazing stories and stubborn challenges in the world of organ donation. When hospitals process over 100,000 death referrals annually, how do cutting-edge systems determine which cases have life-saving potential? The conversation delves into the soberin…

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Newsday: Mistaking Ambition for Readiness and Cultivating Talent with Samme Diaz 20:44

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June 23, 2025: Samme Diaz, Vice President of Advisory Services at Healthlink Advisors, joins Sarah for the news. How can healthcare organizations address the persistent challenge of EHR-driven nurse burnout when clunky interfaces and poor workflow integration continue to hinder their progress? And as Emory Healthcare pioneers the nation's first App…

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56. Unlocked Remote Access: How One Mistake Brought a Manufacturer to a Halt with Brett Galant 59:45

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In this episode of UnHacked, cybersecurity strategist Brett Gallant walks us through a real-world disaster—a manufacturing plant brought to its knees by an unsecured remote access tool. We break down what went wrong, how it could’ve been prevented, and why business leaders must stop assuming their IT support has cybersecurity covered. If you’re a m…

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UnFake: Synthetic Faces, Real Crimes - The 5 Million Dollar Deepfake Scam with Drex DeFord 16:00

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June 20, 2025: Drex dives deep into a chilling case study of AI-powered financial fraud. Learn how cybercriminals used deepfake technology to steal $5 million through a fake CEO video call, and discover why 90% of internet content could be AI-generated by 2026. Learn what to look for and where the threats are evolving in this episode of UnFake. Not…

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2 Minute Drill: Iran Cyber Threats, Microsoft Scams, and the 1300% Deepfake Surge with Drex DeFord 3:14

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Drex breaks down three critical cybersecurity developments healthcare organizations need to monitor. First, escalating geopolitical tensions suggest increased cyber attacks from Iran and allied nations targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, including healthcare systems. Second, Vanderbilt University Medical Center reports sophisticated Microsoft T…

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Keynote: A Conversation Built For Care Webinar with Jill McCormick and Daniel Small 48:42

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June 19, 2025: In this webinar re-run Jill McCormick, Co-Founder and EVP of Design and Product Development at Pixel Health, and Daniel Small, Vice President of Digital Services at Hartford HealthCare, discuss the process of creating a world-class patient experience. The conversation explores Hartford HealthCare's bold approach to reimagining digita…

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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…