Episode #43. Building Cyber Resilience in Healthcare, with Trevor Brown, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer with Yale New Haven Health

Let’s explore the world of healthcare IT and the challenges of maintaining a stable cybersecurity team!

In this episode, Trevor Brown shares insights into the perpetual challenge of managing a 24/7 healthcare operation where critical applications never experience downtime. He highlights the importance of a patient-centric approach, outlines top priorities for the next 12 months, discusses fostering a cybersecurity culture and addressing challenges, and concludes with pride in maintaining a stable team due to a caring healthcare culture.

Tune in to learn about the challenges and triumphs of building a robust cybersecurity culture in healthcare!

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Show Notes

About Trevor Brown:

Trevor is Deputy Chief Information Security Officer with Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut. He has over 23 years of experience in Information Security and IT Audit and has worked primarily in the Healthcare and Finance sectors. His primary focus is Cybersecurity, Compliance, IT Risk, and Identity and Access Management. He is CISM, CISA, PCI (PCIP), CDPSE, and SANS GIAC GCCC certified.

Things You’ll Learn:

Healthcare cybersecurity presents unique challenges, notably the necessity to manage a 24/7 operation without downtime for critical applications.
Recognizing the patient perspective is crucial in healthcare cybersecurity, as gaining a deeper understanding of the end-user experience to enhance security measures is very important.
Promoting internal talent and drawing expertise from various organizational areas fosters a cybersecurity culture, which is crucial for building resilience against cyber threats.
A hybrid work approach, where some technology functions are remote, complemented by occasional in-person interactions, can preserve team connections and ensure a balanced work environment.
The caring and empathetic culture inherent in the healthcare sector plays a pivotal role in attracting and retaining cybersecurity talent, demonstrating the impact of organizational culture on cybersecurity dynamics.

Resources:

Connect with and follow Trevor Brown on LinkedIn.
Follow Yale New Haven Health on LinkedIn.
Discover the Yale New Haven Health Website!