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Feb. 6, 2024

Episode #62. Wellstar's Cybersecurity Vision: A Conversation on Governance, Risk, and Compliance, with Mike D'Arezzo, Executive Director of Security and GRC at Wellstar Health System

Episode #62. Wellstar's Cybersecurity Vision: A Conversation on Governance, Risk, and Compliance, with Mike D'Arezzo, Executive Director of Security and GRC at Wellstar Health System

Ensuring cybersecurity in large healthcare providers involves addressing diverse challenges through transparency, collaboration, and strategic management.

In this episode, Mike D'Arezzo discusses the company’s recent acquisitions and plans for expansion, highlighting the challenges and responsibilities involved in securing sensitive healthcare information. He stresses a commitment to ensuring patient data, nurturing his team, reflecting on a healthcare security journey influenced by mentorship, and expressing pride in his former team's adaptability during pandemic challenges.


Tune in to learn about how artificial intelligence, biomedical security, and transparent vendor relationships affect healthcare cybersecurity!

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About Mike D'Arezzo:

Mike D'Arezzo is the Executive Director of Security and GRC at Wellstar, a prominent healthcare provider based in Marietta, Georgia. With a passion for cybersecurity, Mike oversees a broad spectrum of responsibilities within the organization, including governance, risk, compliance, vulnerability management, and strategic project management. Well-versed in the complexities of healthcare cybersecurity, Mike navigates challenges associated with mergers, acquisitions, and the ever-evolving threat landscape. His commitment extends beyond protecting patient data, encompassing the well-being of the entire team. Mike's leadership style emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and a genuine dedication to the growth and satisfaction of his team members. Drawing from a background that includes experience on the vendor side with GE, Mike brings a consultative mentality to healthcare cybersecurity, ensuring a comprehensive and practical approach to safeguarding critical information. His proactive stance on emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, reflects a forward-thinking mindset essential for addressing the dynamic nature of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector.

Things You’ll Learn:

  • Proactively addressing cybersecurity challenges, Wellstar collaborates closely with threat intelligence teams, stays abreast of emerging threats, and navigates the complexities of the evolving threat landscape.
  • Managing healthcare cybersecurity involves intricate considerations, such as safeguarding patient data, addressing the impact of mergers and acquisitions, and responding to the ever-changing threat landscape.
  • Wellstar tackles the challenges associated with artificial intelligence in healthcare by prioritizing responsible and transparent governance practices.
  • The dynamics of managing vendor relationships, particularly when AI components or updates are introduced, underscore the importance of transparent communication and contractual clarity.
  • Regulatory changes, including the Patch Act, shape the biomedical security landscape, highlighting the shared responsibility of vendors and healthcare providers in ensuring the security of medical devices.

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