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Technology is more crucial in patient care than ever as the cybersecurity landscape evolves.
In this episode, Maria Sexton talks about UMC's response to a ransomware attack, the importance of technology in healthcare, and the integration of artificial intelligence with a focus on governance. She reflects on her team's achievements during the COVID-19 pandemic, outlines UMC's AI implementation and infrastructure upgrades, and offers advice to cybersecurity professionals, emphasizing certifications and hands-on experience in traditional IT and cybersecurity.
Listen to this episode and get some insights into the challenges and triumphs of steering a significant healthcare institution through a ransomware attack and the integration of cutting-edge artificial intelligence!
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Maria has over 27 years of experience in information security, information technology, and audit/compliance. She is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC). Maria oversees the delivery of all technology services for UMC and leads the Information Security Program. Before her promotion to CIO, Maria was the Director of IT/Information Security Officer. Before joining UMC, Maria directed the IT Compliance Program at MGM Resorts and led security operations programs at Walgreens and Kellogg’s. She received her MBA from Western Governors University and her undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She holds certifications for CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, CDPSE, CISM, and CISA.
