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Risk Never Sleeps Podcast

Risk Never Sleeps Podcast

Hosted by Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet, The Risk Never Sleeps Podcast highlights the people protecting patient safety in today's fast-paced, high-demand, increasingly digital healthcare environment.
Through conversations with CIOs, CISOs, and Risk Leaders we highlight their insights and best practices around one core question: What must we do to protect patient safety?
For more information and ways you can increase your risk awareness and safety, visit us at www.censinet.com

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Episode #128. Zero Trust, 7,000 Hospitals, and a Whole Lot of Risk, with Chris Plummer, Senior Cybersecurity Architect at Dartmouth Health
April 24, 2025

Episode #128. Zero Trust, 7,000 Hospitals, and a Whole Lot of Risk, with Chris Plummer, Senior Cybersecurity Architect at Dartmouth Health

What happens when nearly 7,000 hospitals are left to fend for themselves in the face of rising cyber threats and AI risks? In this episode, Chris Plummer reconnects with host Ed Gaudet to share cautious optimism about HIPAA rulemaking, highlight the inefficiencies of decentralized cybersecurity …
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Episode #127. Risk is a Moving Target—So Aim Smarter, with Bill Laukaitis, Director of IT for Genesis Medical Associates
April 17, 2025

Episode #127. Risk is a Moving Target—So Aim Smarter, with Bill Laukaitis, Director of IT for Genesis Medical Associates

A strong security posture requires trust between IT, clinicians, and patients, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and culture over solely technical solutions.  In this episode, Bill Laukaitis emphasizes the importance of digital empathy, listening to clinical staff, and providing option…
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Episode #126. Beyond the Warning Signs: A Practical Approach to Cyber Risk Management, with Jeffrey Wheatman, Cyber Risk Strategist at Black Kite
April 10, 2025

Episode #126. Beyond the Warning Signs: A Practical Approach to Cyber Risk Management, with Jeffrey Wheatman, Cyber Risk Strategist at Black Kite

How can organizations manage third-party cybersecurity risks, secure executive buy-in, and improve security communication? In this episode, Jeffrey Wheatman discusses how Black Kite helps organizations identify cybersecurity threats in their supply chain and emphasizes the need for clearer owner…
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Episode #125. The GRC Rebel’s Guide to Thriving in Cybersecurity, with Ainhoa Iglesias-Diaz, Director of Information Security and Privacy at UChicago Medicine Organization
April 3, 2025

Episode #125. The GRC Rebel’s Guide to Thriving in Cybersecurity, with Ainhoa Iglesias-Diaz, Director of Information Security and Privacy at UChicago Medicine Organization

GRC (Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance) is evolving, requiring practitioners to have both technical and business acumen. In this episode, Ainhoa Iglesias-Diaz highlights the importance of a broad background to understand technical and business security aspects, enabling effective commu…
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Episode #124. Protecting Patient Data: Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Struggles and Solutions, with Carter Groome, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of First Health Advisory
March 27, 2025

Episode #124. Protecting Patient Data: Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Struggles and Solutions, with Carter Groome, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of First Health Advisory

How can healthcare organizations balance tightening cybersecurity regulations with limited resources and protect patient data effectively? In this episode, Carter Groome discusses how his company has evolved from an electronic health record optimization firm to a healthcare security, privacy, an…
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Episode #123. Beyond the Buzzwords: What Really Drives Healthcare Innovation, with Will Conaway, Vice President of Consulting and Provider Leader at NTT Data
March 20, 2025

Episode #123. Beyond the Buzzwords: What Really Drives Healthcare Innovation, with Will Conaway, Vice President of Consulting and Provider Leader at NTT Data

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly shifting and requires continuous education. In this episode, Will Conaway shares invaluable lessons learned from a career that has spanned executive roles at major healthcare systems to leadership positions in the technology sector. He emphasizes the imp…
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Reviews

Great podcast with interesting interviews

"This show captures both cybersecurity topics in healthcare as well as tells great stories about people in the field. Ed Gaudet is a great and interesting host. Definitely recommend."

Hopleaf70 | Jan. 11, 2024
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