Episode #200. AI Isn’t the Hard Part. Security Is, with Steven Ramirez, Chief Information Security & Technology Officer for Renown Health
As healthcare moves beyond the hype of AI, organizations are discovering that success depends just as much on governance, security, and people as it does on the technology itself.
In this episode, Steven Ramirez, Chief Information Security & Technology Officer (CISTO) for Renown Health, discussed how healthcare organizations are moving beyond AI hype and focusing on practical implementation, governance, and adoption. Renown has prioritized early use cases, such as Microsoft Copilot, while emphasizing strong security guardrails and platform-based AI strategies. Steven highlighted identity management as the organization’s top cybersecurity priority, noting that identity-related threats account for most attacks and require stronger verification processes and zero-trust architecture. The health system is also investing in data infrastructure by deploying a new Databricks-powered data warehouse on Azure to support enterprise analytics. Throughout the conversation, Steven emphasized that technology success ultimately depends on people, encouraging leaders to prioritize team well-being, relationships, and a people-first culture.
Tune in to learn about practical AI adoption, strengthening identity-based security, and building a people-first culture that supports innovation!
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Music by David Cosgrove an accomplished composer, musician, producer, and engineer. Listen to his latest project Del Piombo.
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