Monthly Cyber Briefing

Looking Back and Moving Forward: A Candid Conversation with Health Sector Coordinating Council Leaders

Join us for Clearwater’s January Cyber Briefing, where Steve Cagle, CEO of Clearwater, will deliver the first critical threat briefing of 2025, spotlighting the latest cyber risks targeting healthcare organizations. Expect more than just headlines — you’ll walk away with in-depth data and practical recommendations for today’s security landscape.

Then, in a special fireside chat, Steve Cagle will talk to special guests Erik Decker, Outgoing Chair of the Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) and Vice President and CISO for Intermountain Health, and Chris Tyberg, Incoming Chair and CISO of Abbott Laboratories. In this candid conversation, Erik will reflect on his tenure leading the HSCC through some of the most turbulent cybersecurity years in healthcare, including landmark breaches and rapid technological evolution. Chris, having served as Vice Chair, will share his vision as he steps into the role of Chair, offering a glimpse into the HSCC’s strategic priorities moving forward.

Expect an engaging discussion on what the healthcare sector has learned from a year marked by intense challenges and significant breaches. Have organizations adapted? Are we more resilient? Have we addressed critical vulnerabilities and single points of failure? And what about the future — how will artificial intelligence shape our cybersecurity landscape in 2025?

Erik Decker, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for Intermountain Health, brings 24 years of IT experience, including 17 focused on cybersecurity. As co-lead of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 405(d) Task Group, he helped craft the “Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients” (HICP) 2023 Edition. Recognized nationally for his leadership, Erik has testified before Congress and played a key role in shaping healthcare cybersecurity policy.

Chris Tyberg, Chief Information Security Officer at Abbott Laboratories, leads enterprise-wide cybersecurity efforts. With over a decade of leadership at Abbott and St. Jude Medical, Chris has been instrumental in driving innovative security strategies and fostering industry collaboration to strengthen healthcare’s cyber resilience.

This webinar is your chance to learn directly from two of the healthcare cybersecurity sector’s top leaders. Join us for a forward-looking, thought-provoking conversation designed to equip you with insights and strategies that can shape your organization’s security posture in the year ahead.