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Feb. 22, 2024

Episode #67. Challenges and Strategies in Healthcare Cyber Defense, with Greg Peebles, the Chief Information Security Officer for UofL Health

Episode #67. Challenges and Strategies in Healthcare Cyber Defense, with Greg Peebles, the Chief Information Security Officer for UofL Health

As the digital landscape continues to expand, the role of cybersecurity professionals becomes increasingly vital in ensuring the integrity and security of sensitive information.

In this episode, Greg Peebles delves into cybersecurity strategies, professional development, and challenges in safeguarding healthcare data while sharing details about UofL Health's post-acquisition growth and the challenges faced during the pandemic. Throughout the conversation, Greg reflects on his career path, highlighting experiences in IT auditing, security, and leadership roles. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining security foundations, fostering collaboration, and continuous learning in addressing evolving security threats.

Tune in to learn from Greg’s insights into the importance of maintaining security foundations, fostering collaboration, and continuous learning when addressing evolving security threats!

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About Greg Peebles:

Greg Peebles is the CISO for UofL Health, responsible for all information security and Identity Management. Previously, Greg was the HIPAA Information Security Officer for the St. Elizabeth Healthcare system in Northern Kentucky. Previous roles included Director of IT Security for Omnicare, a Fortune 500 healthcare services company specializing in managing pharmaceutical care focused on long-term care, wholly owned by CVS Health, a Fortune 7 company. In addition to his role at Omnicare, Greg also worked the Systems Security Operations team at CVS Health. Before Omnicare, Peebles led the IT risk and operational risk programs as part of security for Vantiv, the second-largest credit card processor in the U.S. Peebles had also previously led the security and audit practice at Clark Schaefer Consulting. Peebles has a Master's in Cybersecurity and the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CRISC, CGEIT, CIPP/US, CISA, and CIA.

Things You’ll Learn:

  • Maintaining security foundations and adapting controls for remote work are crucial aspects of cybersecurity in healthcare organizations.
  • Collaboration and building working relationships are essential strategies for achieving organizational security goals.
  • "Positive persistence" involves consistently addressing security challenges and driving progress in cybersecurity efforts.
  • Continuous learning, gaining hands-on experience, and finding a niche within the cybersecurity field are essential for aspiring professionals.
  • Balancing control with enabling the delivery of optimal patient care is a critical consideration in healthcare cybersecurity efforts.

Resources:

  • Connect with and follow Greg Peebles on LinkedIn.
  • Follow UofL Health on LinkedIn.
  • Discover the UofL Health Website!