E084 - A First Hand Report on Trust and Compliance in Healthcare Cybersecurity, Part 1

In this episode of Socializing Security, hosts Brian and Milou engage with Jon Edwards, a seasoned IT professional with nearly 30 years of experience, focusing on cybersecurity in the healthcare sector. The conversation explores the critical importance of cybersecurity, the challenges of vendor relationships, and the evaluation of technology in healthcare. Jon shares insights on the need for transparency from vendors, the complexities of compliance, and the impact of AI on patient care. The episode concludes with a cliffhanger about the ethical implications of wearable AI technology in healthcare.

Make sure to check out Jon's open letter to technology providers: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/open-letter-technology-providers-hospital-systems-jon-edwards-ylsuc/?trackingId=J3%2Be74LAQX6kC1gZVGAjfw%3D%3D

And a reference to our very first interview means you should check out our conversation with Tom Hollingsworth:
https://www.socializingsecurity.com/e/e005-security-vendorscape-with-tom-hollingsworth/?token=d2b16c19c47e4f6f012bb216bbee148f

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jon Edwards
06:23 The Importance of Secure Vendors
10:14 Compliance and Vendor Trust
16:59 Healthcare Careers Matter
19:09 Picking Trustworthy Vendors
24:53 Coordinating Teams to Evaluate Trust
29:31 Dealing with Less Than Secure Technology
33:50 Closing Out and a Cliffhanger for a Second Part
38:19 Outro