Prepare and Protect Virtual Event
With the recent alert from CISA, FBI and HHS on cyber actors threatening US Healthcare, WEDI is offering a one-day event addressing the threat to our industry. Latest updates from government leadership, how to prepare your organization, lessons learned from those who have experienced a ransomware attack, and how to respond practically and legally.
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Prepare and Protect; The Threat of Ransomware to the US Health Industry
The Evolution of Ransomware; Guidance on Preparation and Vigilance
Time: 11:00am- 11:30am EST
Jeanette Manfra, Director of Government Security and Compliance, Google Cloud
OCR Ransomware Guidance and HIPAA Security Rule Provisions
Time: 11:30am- 12:00pm EST
Nicholas Heesters, Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
Incident Response Guidance; How to Respond Practically and Legally
Time: 12:00pm – 12:30pm EST
Lee Kim, Director of Privacy & Security, HIMSS
Iliana Peters, Shareholder, Polsinelli
Understanding the Threat- Ransomware and the Healthcare Industry
Time: 1:00pm- 1:30pm EST
Greg Singleton, Director, Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3), HHS
Invest in Your Security; Best Practices for Cybersecurity Planning and Infrastructure
Time: 1:30pm – 2:00pm EST
Kevin Charest, Senior VP, Chief Information Security Office, Health Care Service Corporation
After the Storm; Lessons Learned from Ransomware Attacks
Time: 2:00pm- 3:15pm EST
John Klimek, Senior VP Industry Information Technology, NCPDP
Andrew Fitzpatrick, Operations and Licensing, X12
Adam Dean, Senior Security Specialist, GreyCastle Security
Get Your Playbook Ready; Preparation and Protection for the Future
Time: 3:15pm- 4:00pm EST
Julie Chua, Risk Management Branch Chief, HHS
Lee Barrett, Executive Director and CEO, EHNAC
Erik Decker, Chief Security and Privacy Officer, University of Chicago Medicine
Resources: 405(d), Email Phishing Attacks, Insider/accidental/intentional Data Loss, Loss or Theft of Data, Medical Devices, Ransomware, HYH Ransomware