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Oct. 26, 2023

Episode #33. Implementing Effective Cybersecurity Measures, with Christopher Lau, Director Operational Technology Security and Risk at Advocate Health

Episode #33. Implementing Effective Cybersecurity Measures, with Christopher Lau, Director Operational Technology Security and Risk at Advocate Health

This man came from the finance industry to spearhead cybersecurity initiatives in healthcare that shift toward cost-neutral cybersecurity practices.

In this episode, Christopher Lau discusses implementing cybersecurity in healthcare, stressing the need to know the current infrastructure and differences between medical devices and industrial control systems. He emphasizes achieving cost-neutrality in cybersecurity through asset prioritization, reflecting on his transition to healthcare and advocating for collaborative, adaptive strategies aligned with business goals.

Tune in to learn about forward-thinking approaches to safeguarding critical healthcare infrastructure and patient data.

About Christopher Lau:

Christopher Lau is the Director of Operational Technology Cybersecurity Security and Risk at Advocate Health. Before that, he spent nearly 20 years with GE Capital, leading teams of various sizes in multiple disciplines ranging from business operations information/data governance to operational risk. He is also a published author, releasing The Accidental Project Manager 2.0 in 2019 and The Leader's Journey in 2021. Chris has an MBA and is CRISC, CISM, and CDPSE certified. He lives in the Milwaukee area with his family.

Things You’ll Learn:

  • Assessing and deconstructing the current infrastructure is crucial in healthcare cybersecurity.
  • Managing medical devices and industrial control systems requires understanding their distinct life cycles and associated risks.
  • Prioritizing asset utilization is critical to achieving cost-neutrality in cybersecurity and efficient resource management. 
  • Effective vulnerability management is essential in adapting to evolving cybersecurity threats.
  • Collaboration and engagement are pivotal in enhancing overall cybersecurity measures within the healthcare industry.

Resources:

  • Connect with and follow Christopher Lau on LinkedIn.
  • Follow Advocate Health on LinkedIn.
  • Explore the Advocate Health Website!