Best Unhackable Podcasts (2025)

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

5d ago52:11

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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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UnHack (the News): VMware Price Shock and Training in Adaptability with Christian Boucher 21:02

21d ago21:02

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May 5, 2025: Christian Boucher, Head of Healthcare Strategy and Solutions at Island, joins Drex for the news. They discuss the recent VMware price shock situation, diving into a deeper industry-wide issue: what happens when healthcare becomes overly dependent on specific technology pillars? Are health systems flexible enough to pivot when market fo…

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UnHack (the Podcast): Cybersecurity - From Restrictors to Facilitators with James Bowie 20:39

22d ago20:39

20:39

April 28, 2025: James Bowie, VP and CISO of Tampa General, explores the human side of cybersecurity leadership. Facing a fragmented IT team James reveals how a $20,000 investment in ethical hacking training eliminated millions in security risks in a single weekend. Then, how do healthcare security leaders balance life-and-death decisions when ranso…

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

2h 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

3h ago46:49

46:49

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

4d 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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Flourish: Unplugging, Boundaries, and Identity Beyond Career with Tovia Marinstein 34:52

12h ago34:52

34:52

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

16h 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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2 Minute Drill: VMware Vulnerabilities & Patch Tuesday Roundup With Drex DeFord 3:15

4d ago3:15

3:15

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

5d 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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51. Behind the Likes: What Small Business Owners Must Know About Social Media Fraud 59:00

11d 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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Solution Showcase: SHI’s Risk-Free AI Lab with Kris Nessa and Lee Ziliak 29:06

6d ago29:06

29:06

May 14, 2025: SHI’s Kris Nessa, CTO, and Lee Ziliak, Field CTO and Managing Director of Architecture, dive into their cutting-edge AI lab. What if healthcare providers could test AI solutions before committing millions to infrastructure? Lee and Kris reveal their rapid six-week approach to validating AI use cases while addressing critical staffing …

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2 Minute Drill: Rural Health Vulnerabilities and LockBit Ransomware Gang Hacked with Drex DeFord 4:40

12d ago4:40

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In this episode, Drex covers three key security stories: the HSCC's "On the Edge" report on rural healthcare cybersecurity vulnerabilities, Mossimo's security breach affecting their manufacturing operations, and the hacking of LockBit ransomware gang which exposed Bitcoin wallets and negotiation messages. Drex also mentions his panel at HIMSS South…

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Newsday: Increasing Expectations and Mass CIO Job Shifts with This Week Health 30:19

8d ago30:19

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May 12, 2025: Drex DeFord and Sarah Richardson join Bill for the news. How do you prioritize when everything seems urgent? The group shares stories of impossible expectations and political realities while debating the true cost of innovation in healthcare. Bill, Drex, and Sarah discuss the rising number of CXOs who are shifting to new jobs througho…

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2 Minute Drill: AI Agent, Shadow AI Risks, and Expert Cyber Insurance Tips with Drex DeFord 4:25

12d ago4:25

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In this episode, Drex highlights former HCA CSO Paul Connolly's practical cyber insurance guidance, introduces OpenAI's new "Operator" AI agent that can independently perform web tasks, and examines the emerging organizational risks of "shadow AI" as employees implement unauthorized AI solutions in their workflows without proper oversight. Remember…

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Keynote: From the Ground Up - Setting the Pace as the First CIO with Susan Ibanez 28:38

12d ago28:38

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May 8, 2025: Dr. Susan Ibanez, CIO of Southeast Georgia Health System, discusses the challenges and opportunities of being the organization's first-ever CIO at her health system. What does it look like to build the CIO role from the ground up? How do you balance addressing technical debt while simultaneously driving digital transformation at a smal…

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2 Minute Drill: Ascension Breaches, Microsoft's Passwordless Future, and More with Drex DeFord 4:32

13d ago4:32

4:32

Drex DeFord covers critical security updates affecting healthcare organizations. Ascension Health is notifying hundreds of thousands of patients about security incidents involving third-party partners. UnitedHealth Group has deployed thousands of AI applications across their operations. A new study reveals alarming password practices, with 8-charac…

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50. Security Is a Team Sport: Turning Employees from Liabilities to Cyber Defenders 45:33

18d ago45:33

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This episode focuses on the critical role people play in cybersecurity. The hosts discuss how most breaches (95-97%) involve human error, emphasizing that while technology defenses are important, humans remain the weakest link. They explore how hackers exploit human psychology through social engineering and why creating a positive security culture …

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TownHall: Investing in the Data Life-Blood of Healthcare with Matt Sullivan and Alan Forster 10:07

14d ago10:07

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May 6, 2025: Matt Sullivan, CMIO of Advocate Health, and Alan Forster, VP of Innovation at McGill University Health Center, explore the transformative potential of increasing provider data access. What role does synthetic data play in balancing privacy concerns with analytical needs? Alan explains how this new data approach creates a virtuous cycle…

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2 Minute Drill: Yale New Haven and Blue Shield of California Data Exposures with Drex DeFord 3:41

18d ago3:41

3:41

Drex covers essential cybersecurity reports including the HIMSS Survey, Cincinnati's Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study, CrowdStrike's 2025 Global Threat Report, and Verizon's DBIR. Also highlighted: an Oracle engineering error affecting 45 hospitals' EHRs, Yale New Haven's breach impacting 5.5 million patients, and Blue Shield of Californ…

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Keynote: AI Empowered By A Century of Seattle Children’s Research with Zafar Chaudry, MD 25:28

25d ago25:28

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May 1, 2025: Zafar Chaudry, MD, SVP/Chief Digital, AI, and Information Officer at Seattle Children's Hospital. Discover how Seattle Children's is changing traditional approaches to clinical decision-making through a new Google partnership, harnessing the power of a century of clinical writings. Is artificial intelligence a threat to healthcare prof…

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2 Minute Drill: Ransomware Surge, JP Morgan's Warning, and Screenshot Breach with Drex DeFord 3:50

25d ago3:50

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Drex covers three critical cybersecurity stories: The FBI's annual Internet Crime Complaints Center report revealing a 9% increase in ransomware attacks and 67 new ransomware variants; JP Morgan Chase's CISO's open letter on third-party supply chain vulnerabilities; and a major data breach at Work Composer exposing 21 million employee screenshots s…

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Interview In Action: Adapting and Diversifying for the Needs of Hospitals with Davin Juckett 16:50

26d ago16:50

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April 30, 2025: Davin Juckett, Head of Experis Health Solutions, discusses Experis’ three decades of solving problems and supporting hospitals. What makes their team's remarkable retention rate—fewer than five voluntary departures in five years—such a critical differentiator in today's talent-starved healthcare landscape? Davin reveals how Experis …

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TownHall: Healthcare Without Borders and Empowering the Patient with Tracy Elmer 28:43

21d ago28:43

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April 29, 2025: Tracy Elmer, Chief Innovation Officer of TrueCare, discusses her approach to empowering the patient to reach a higher level of care. How is TrueCare’s digital literacy program empowering underserved communities to navigate technology? Tracy reveals the impact of mobile wellness units bringing medical services directly to underserved…

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Newsday: The Thin Line of Love and Fear for Automation with Laura O’Toole 35:01

28d ago35:01

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April 28, 2025: Laura O'Toole, CEO of SureTest, joins Sarah for the news. What strategies can healthcare leaders implement to demonstrate measurable ROI while addressing staff burnout and retention issues? The conversation delves into the delicate balance between innovation and change management, revealing how automation can empower healthcare prof…

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2 Minute Drill: CEO Installs Malware, Texas Cyber Attack, and WebEx Vulnerabilitys with Drex DeFord 3:59

1M ago3:59

3:59

Drex covers three urgent cybersecurity threats: a cybersecurity CEO caught installing malware on hospital computers in Oklahoma, government systems shutdown in Abilene following a cyber attack, and a dangerous malware campaign targeting Cisco WebEx users. Learn how employee vigilance stopped the hospital breach, how Texas is responding to reduced f…

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Keynote: The "Moments that Matter" Approach to Patient-Centered Care With Ryan Smith 33:07

26d ago33:07

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April 24, 2025: Ryan Smith, SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Intermountain Health, explores how healthcare organizations can balance innovation with mounting cost pressures. What does it take to maintain patient-centricity amid such massive digital transformation? Ryan reveals Intermountain's framework of organizing patient touchpoints…

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2 Minute Drill: Signal Gate Returns, Oracle Breach Updates, and Crosswalk Hacks with Drex DeFord 4:10

1M ago4:10

4:10

Drex covers three key security stories: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's alleged sharing of classified information via Signal, resulting in a 13% increase in Signal usage; CISA recommendations following two Oracle breaches affecting healthcare customers and Cloud login data; and crosswalk buttons being hacked to play AI-spoofed voices of tech ex…

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Interview In Action: The Digital Backbone for Your Future Innovation with Justin Marron 23:28

1M ago23:28

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April 23, 2025: Justin Marron, CEO of Strategic Venue Partners, discusses how his team brings hospital system infrastructure into the present and opens the door to innovation's future. What happens when hospital connectivity systems fail to meet the demands of modern healthcare technology? Justin illustrates how Strategic Venue Partners transforms …

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Flourish: "Never Truly Stuck" - Resilience and Authenticity with Author Michelle Moffitt 24:36

29d ago24:36

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April 21, 2025: Michelle Moffitt, leadership coach, counselor, and author of "Cracked Open," shares her path from being trapped in a high-control religious system and a controlling marriage to finding her authentic voice and purpose. Michelle delves into the essence of resilience as more than just perseverance—it's about creating meaningful support…

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Newsday: From EHR Burden to AI Assistant Freedom with Nikhil Buduma 31:08

1M ago31:08

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April 21, 2025: Nikhil Buduma, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Ambience Healthcare, discusses healthcare's past and how AI is shifting its future. As Nikhil reflects on 25 years of hospital operations evolution they contemplate whether the administrative burden placed on clinicians was an unintended consequence of digitization. What could healthc…

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2 Minute Drill: DaVita Hit by Ransomware and Chris Krebs Resignation Update with Drex DeFord 3:34

1M ago3:34

3:34

Drex covers three critical security stories: the government's reversal of its decision to defund Mitre's Common Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) program, a ransomware attack on DaVita's 3,100+ dialysis facilities across 14 countries, and former CISA Assistant Director Chris Krebs' resignation from Sentinel One following an executive order targeting…

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Interview In Action: Democratizing the Innovations Hospitals Need with Jason Taylor 16:39

1M ago16:39

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April 18, 2025: Jason Taylor, CGO from Panda Health, explores the pressing challenges facing healthcare systems in the uncertain economic landscape of today. How are health systems navigating potential Medicaid cuts and declining elective procedures while balancing innovation needs? Jason reveals how organizations are shifting from purchasing "cool…

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2 Minute Drill: Federal Cybersecurity and Personnel Updates with Drex DeFord 4:23

1M ago4:23

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Drex discusses significant disruptions in federal cybersecurity leadership, including the investigation of former CISA Director Chris Krebs, government officials withdrawing from the RSA Security Conference, and potential 40% personnel cuts at CISA. Drex emphasizes that healthcare organizations should not expect federal cybersecurity assistance and…

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