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Sept. 5, 2024

Episode #96. Embracing AI in Healthcare: Security Insights, with Cari Daniels, Senior Information Security Analyst at UNC Healthcare

Episode #96. Embracing AI in Healthcare: Security Insights, with Cari Daniels, Senior Information Security Analyst at UNC Healthcare

Balancing technical security with regulatory compliance is critical in healthcare IT to protect patient data and maintain trust.

In this episode, Cari Daniels shares her journey from a network engineer in a rural hospital to her current role, highlighting the vast scope of UNC Healthcare's system and her team's focus on policies, standards, risk assessments, and contracts. She discusses her Navy background and shifts from technical IT to regulatory roles in cybersecurity. Cari also underscores the value of internships for students entering the cybersecurity field and offers advice on staying vigilant and continuously improving security postures. 

Tune in and learn why continuous learning and adaptation are essential in cybersecurity as technology and threats evolve rapidly!

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About Cari Daniels:

Cari Daniels is a seasoned Senior Information Security Analyst for UNC Health Care with extensive experience in governance, risk, and compliance. She thrives on challenges and is a self-motivated team player who strengthens organizational security. Before earning her master's degree in cybersecurity and data privacy law from Albany Law School, Cari spent 11 years as a network engineer. Her career includes roles as an Information Technology Manager at North Carolina Community Federal Credit Union and an Information Technology Petty Officer 2nd class in the US Navy. At UNC Health Care, Cari has progressed from an Information Security Analyst to her current senior role, demonstrating her commitment to data privacy and cybersecurity. She holds a bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from East Carolina University.

Things You’ll Learn:

  • UNC Healthcare is a large system with about 11 hospitals, 13 campuses, and nearly a thousand clinics, showing the vast scope of its operations.
  • Information security roles are broad, covering policies, standards, risk assessments, and contracts, and they require close collaboration with privacy offices.
  • Continuous learning and adaptation are essential in cybersecurity as technology and threats evolve rapidly.
  • For those entering the cybersecurity field, internships and practical experience are invaluable for building foundational skills and knowledge.
  • Balancing technical security with regulatory compliance is critical in healthcare IT to protect patient data and maintain trust.

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