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Jan. 11, 2024

Episode #55. Inside Look at Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Sector, with Kevin Tambascio, Director of Cybersecurity Data and Application Protection, at Cleveland Clinic

Episode #55. Inside Look at Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Sector, with Kevin Tambascio, Director of Cybersecurity Data and Application Protection, at Cleveland Clinic

Successfully integrating AI in healthcare and cybersecurity involves understanding business needs, setting clear guidelines, and aiding users in leveraging AI for innovation while managing potential risks.

In this episode, Ed Gaudet sits down with Kevin Tambascio, Director of Cybersecurity Data and App Protection at the Cleveland Clinic, as Kevin discusses his role in overseeing the protection of data and applications used by the organization, including the challenges and strategies involved in managing a large inventory of custom and commercial applications. 

Tune in for an engaging conversation about cybersecurity in healthcare and the diverse paths to a career.

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About Kevin Tambascio:

Kevin Tambascio is the Director of Cybersecurity Data and Application Protection at Cleveland Clinic. Kevin’s team protects our data and applications in all Cleveland Clinic healthcare delivery facilities. Kevin was previously the Manager of Cybersecurity IT/OT Attack Surface Reduction at Cleveland Clinic, where his team identified vulnerabilities and weaknesses that empowered improvements to defensive resiliency.

Before joining Cleveland Clinic, Kevin had eight years of experience in crucial cybersecurity roles at Rockwell Automation, an industrial controls systems vendor, and Keyfactor, a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) firm. Before joining the cybersecurity industry, Kevin spent over ten years as a software engineer and architect at Rockwell Automation, where he built products used today in critical infrastructure and manufacturing worldwide.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 2000. Kevin is currently the President-Elect of the Northern Ohio chapter of the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS). HIMSS is a global advisor, thought leader and member association committed to transforming the health ecosystem.

Things You’ll Learn:

  • Adopting AI in healthcare and cybersecurity necessitates a grasp of business requirements, the establishment of explicit guidelines, and assisting users in harnessing AI for innovation while addressing potential risks.
  • Cybersecurity offers diverse career paths, including technical, business-oriented, and customer support roles. This allows professionals from different backgrounds to contribute to the field.
  •  The journey in cybersecurity and healthcare involves adapting to unexpected challenges, embracing change, and finding satisfaction in contributing to patient safety and care.
  • Kevin explores the growing significance of AI in healthcare applications, emphasizing the necessity of establishing clear guidelines for clinical users. 
  • Kevin addresses emerging security considerations associated with the implementation of AI.

Resources:

  • Connect with and follow  Kevin Tambascio on LinkedIn.
  • Follow the Cleveland Clinic on LinkedIn.
  • Discover the Cleveland Clinic Website!