Episode #101. Effective Risk Management in Clinical and Research Environments, with Adam Rosen, the Chief Information Security Officer at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Ever wondered how cybersecurity intersects with cutting-edge cancer research?

In this episode, Adam Rosen delves into the challenges of managing cybersecurity, where clinical care, research, and education converge. He highlights his shift to a business-focused approach in risk management, involving various departments to assess impact and align technical findings with business risks while exploring AI integration and advising newcomers to gain broad technical experience.

Tune in and join Adam Rosen as he shares insights on managing data security in a world where clinical care, research, and education converge!

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Show Notes

About Adam Rosen:

Adam Rosen is a skilled IT Security leader with a passion for tackling challenges and fostering professional growth. He is dedicated to ensuring business survivability through effective implementation of business continuity plans, safeguarding data, and restoring critical services promptly. Adam advocates for a comprehensive approach to security and confidentiality, combining technical controls, policies, procedures, and staff education. He is committed to ongoing review and adaptation to address emerging threats and shifting priorities and incorporate lessons learned.

Things You’ll Learn:

Managing cybersecurity at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center involves balancing clinical care, research, and education, all while ensuring patient data security.
Adam has shifted from technical jargon to a business-centric approach, involving various departments to assess the impact of risks and creating a risk register that aligns technical findings with business priorities.
Integrating AI focuses on developing best practices for data quality, addressing biases, and ensuring legal compliance, with a particular emphasis on security aspects like data access control.
Formalizing governance processes around cybersecurity and AI is a work in progress, reflecting the evolving nature of these fields.
Gaining a broad technical background across multiple domains beyond cybersecurity is valuable for understanding the broader context and challenges in the field.

Resources:

Connect with and follow Adam Rosen on LinkedIn.
Learn more about the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center on their LinkedIn and website!