Episode #46. From Army Veterinary Corps to Healthcare Cybersecurity, with Terry Grogan, VP & Chief Information Security Officer at Tower Health

Steering the ship through the ever-evolving healthcare security landscape requires adaptability to overcome cybersecurity challenges.

In this episode, Terry Grogan discusses the company’s structure and technology regarding traditional security and data management. She shares insights from her journey into healthcare IT, her role as an interim CISO, addresses third-party risk management and other industry challenges, and discusses mentoring in healthcare cybersecurity.

Tune in to learn more about the challenges and triumphs of securing healthcare systems and the evolving role of cybersecurity in the field!

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Show Notes

About Terry Grogan:

Terry is Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Tower Health. She is a senior healthcare information technology executive who can meld strategic thinking with technical implementation and is also passionate about data security. She has two decades of leadership experience and a thorough understanding of healthcare business drivers. Terry is skilled in streamlining operations, directing complex infrastructure environments, and motivating IT team members to produce technically superior, business-focused results.

Things You’ll Learn:

A Chief Information Security Officer in healthcare includes responsibilities spanning traditional security, data management, and oversight of infrastructure and technology.
In healthcare, challenges such as staff shortages and financial issues coexist with the industry's increased adaptability and flexibility to evolving circumstances.
Prioritize foundational knowledge in infrastructure roles before specializing in cybersecurity.
There has been progress in efficiency and ongoing healthcare challenges, so it is possible that in 2024, the industry will return to pre-pandemic conditions.
The delicate balance between cybersecurity measures and operational requirements in healthcare highlights the necessity of finding common ground for effective communication and collaboration.

Resources:

Connect with and follow Terry Grogan on LinkedIn.
Follow Tower Health on LinkedIn.
Explore the Tower Health Website!
Learn more about ISACA’s SheLeadsTech Group here!