Episode #228. When Cyber Fails, Patients Pay: The Leadership Test No One Escapes, with Skip Sorrels, Field CTO and CISO at Claroty
What does it take to lead cybersecurity well in healthcare when the stakes are operational, personal, and tied to patient safety?
In this episode, Skip Sorrels, Field CTO and CISO at Claroty, reflects on the lessons that shaped his career across healthcare cybersecurity and leadership. He shares how early mistakes taught him never to underestimate threats, why preparation matters most when teams are under pressure, and how playbooks, tabletop exercises, and strong relationships help organizations respond more effectively. Skip also talks about the transition from provider to vendor, explaining why trust, empathy, and honesty matter more than any sales pitch. He also discusses how AI can help healthcare organizations better analyze risk by focusing on what is exposed, exploitable, and tied to operational resilience.
Tune in for practical insight on cybersecurity leadership, partnership, and what it really means to stay ready in healthcare.
Resources
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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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