In this episode of Healthcare Defenders, Clearwater’s Chief Marketing Officer, John Howlett, interviews Mike Neal, a seasoned Virtual CISO and Principal Consultant at Clearwater. Mike shares his unique perspective on cybersecurity, particularly within non-traditional healthcare organizations such as data integration platforms and software development companies. With over two decades of experience, Mike discusses the importance of treating cybersecurity as an organizational responsibility, not just an IT issue, and emphasizes the role of strong, collaborative relationships with clients in achieving security goals.
Key topics covered include:
- The evolving cybersecurity landscape in healthcare and the challenges organizations face in safeguarding sensitive data.
- Why cybersecurity awareness needs to permeate the entire organization, from staff to executive leadership.
- Mike’s journey into cybersecurity, his passion for helping healthcare organizations, and the value of mentorship for aspiring professionals in the field.
Whether you’re a healthcare leader, IT professional, or someone interested in the future of cybersecurity, this episode offers valuable insights into protecting healthcare organizations from modern cyber threats.
Cybersecurity is patient safety; do your part and be a healthcare defender.
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