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Oct. 19, 2023

Episode #31. In the Trenches of Healthcare Cybersecurity, with Chris Plummer, Senior Cybersecurity Architect at Dartmouth Health

Episode #31. In the Trenches of Healthcare Cybersecurity, with Chris Plummer, Senior Cybersecurity Architect at Dartmouth Health

How do you stay informed about current cybersecurity threats and trends?


In this episode, Chris Plummer dives deep into cybersecurity in healthcare and its crucial role in protecting patient care and safety. Chris Plummer shares his background, from his experience in the US Navy as a civilian contractor to his journey into the healthcare industry. As a passionate advocate for community-driven initiatives, Chris emphasizes the importance of cultivating and nurturing cybersecurity talent in the industry. 

Join us as we discuss the challenges, the progress, and the future of cybersecurity in healthcare.

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About Chris Plummer:

Chris Plummer is a senior cybersecurity architect with Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire’s largest private employer and only academic medical system. He has 25 years of experience working for a broad spectrum of organizations, ranging from 90s startup tech ventures born in apartments and basements to multinationals such as IBM and VF to the Department of Defense, where he devoted eleven years of civilian contractor support to the US Navy. Chris now focuses squarely on healthcare, driving improvement in our nation's most important critical infrastructure sector. 

Chris is actively engaged with the Federal Health Sector CoordinatingCouncil (HSCC), FBI Infragard, Infragard's Cyber Health Working Group(CHWG), the New Hampshire Cyber Threat Working Group, and the New EnglandHealthcare Information Security Forum (NEHISF). He obtained the CISSP in 2009, back when the exams were administered with chisels and stone tablets. 

He was been solicited by the National Science Foundation, NIST, and national media as a cybersecurity subject matter expert. Chris spoke at Infosecurity North America 2018 in New York City, headlined by Kevin Mitnick. He has been featured in PCWeek and Modern Healthcare Magazine.

In June 2023, Chris discovered a critical bug in Gmail that permitted cybercriminals to abuse the BIMI specification and authoritatively impersonate some of the largest corporations on Earth. This story gained worldwide media attention and forced a change to Google's authoritative stamp of approval on Gmail messages within days.

 

Things You’ll Learn:

  • Healthcare cybersecurity is evolving rapidly. The increasing threat landscape and the growing awareness of cybersecurity risks have led to a shift in focus within the healthcare industry. 
  • Organizations are now recognizing the need for dedicated cybersecurity teams and resources to safeguard patient data and ensure the continuity of care.
  • While many industries struggle to have enough skilled cybersecurity professionals, healthcare faces unique challenges. 
  • The need for cybersecurity superheroes in healthcare is crucial, and organizations must prioritize cultivating talent through training, education, and collaboration to stay ahead of cyber threats.
  • Healthcare organizations are gradually realizing the significance of cybersecurity and are making strides in building dedicated teams and implementing robust security measures. Patience and perseverance are critical to a more secure healthcare ecosystem.

 

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