Episode #131. CTRL + ALT + HEAL: Innovating Cybersecurity from the ER to the Cloud, with Lisa Bisterfeldt, Cyber Resiliency Program Manager at Saint Luke's Health System
What happens when cybersecurity, clinical care, and innovation converge in a hospital setting?
In this episode, Lisa Bisterfeldt explores the evolving landscape of healthcare cybersecurity and the importance of aligning technical strategies with clinical operations. She emphasizes the need for collaboration, hands-on experience, and adaptability, especially as technology expands and threats grow.
Tune in as Lisa Bisterfeldt shares how her team is reshaping cyber resiliency in healthcare and what it takes to build a career in this rapidly evolving space!
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About Lisa Bisterfeldt:
Lisa Bisterfeldt manages the Cyber Resilience program for the St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho. St. Luke’s is a non-profit health system comprised of 9 hospitals and 200+ clinics providing care to communities across southwest Idaho. The Cyber Resiliency program includes incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery components. Before transitioning into cybersecurity, Lisa spent eight years in emergency management in the healthcare and government sectors.
Lisa has a Bachelor of Health Science Studies from Boise State University, a Master of Public Health from Idaho State University, and is a Certified Cyber Resiliency Professional (CCRP). In her free time, she enjoys hiking through Idaho’s beautiful trails with her husband and Brittany Spaniel.
Things You’ll Learn:
- Healthcare organizations increasingly integrate disaster recovery, business continuity, and cybersecurity into a unified, strategic approach to ensure continuous operations amid threats.
- Building strong partnerships across hospitals and learning from others’ resiliency strategies is essential, especially in resource-limited or rural settings.
- Organizations must balance innovation with thoughtful risk management as healthcare becomes more tech-dependent.
- Breaking into the field may not always be direct; starting in service desk or IT support roles can build valuable foundational knowledge.
- Being open to unexpected career shifts and learning to thrive in uncomfortable situations can lead to growth and leadership in cybersecurity.