Healthcare is one of the most targeted sectors in today’s cyber threat landscape. Ransomware attacks continue to disrupt hospital operations, while the exposure of sensitive patient data raises serious concerns around trust, compliance and resilience. With critical systems and lives at stake, healthcare security demands more than just reactive defense—it requires visionary leadership and proactive risk management.
In Episode 3 of the Black Hat USA 2025 CISO Podcast Series, brought to you by The Cyber Express in collaboration with Suraksha Catalyst, leading experts in the field come together to address the urgent cybersecurity challenges facing the healthcare industry.
Featured Experts:
- Manmohan Singh, Deputy CISO, UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Willy Leichter, CMO, PointGuard AI
- Hosted by Paul Shread, International Editor, The Cyber Express
Key Themes from the Black Hat USA 2025 CISO Podcast Series Episode 3
- Rising Ransomware Risks – Hospitals remain prime targets, with attacks disrupting patient care.
- Beyond Compliance – Protecting patient data requires more than HIPAA checklists—it needs embedded resilience.
- Expanding Attack Surface – From connected devices to telehealth, healthcare’s digital shift demands proactive defense.
- Leadership & Collaboration – Strong cybersecurity leadership bridges silos and drives organization-wide responsibility.
This episode will make you think hard why cybersecurity in healthcare is not just about protecting systems—it’s about safeguarding lives.
Why This Conversation Matters
Cyber threats in healthcare are not abstract; they have real-world consequences that impact human lives. This podcast provides an inside look into how healthcare leaders are rising to the challenge with strategy, resilience, and innovation.
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