Healthcare Information Security Podcast

Tough times require "softer" leaders. This is the perspective of careers coach Heidi Kraft, who says that today's senior leaders need to focus more on emotional intelligence and other "soft" qualities to be able to better recruit and retain quality employees. In an exclusive interview, Kraft discusses: Which "soft" skills are most important; How managers and employees alike can change a culture to embrace these skills; Where to start to develop and nurture "softer" leaders. Kraft is a Leadership and Career coach and founder of Kraft Your Success Coaching and Consulting. Prior to launching her business, she spent 17 years on the agency side of the advertising industry, including a stint as SVP Media Director at Boston-based Hill Holliday, developing and implementing media strategies for high-profile clients such as Microsoft, Intel, Intuit, Siebel Systems, 24 Hour Fitness and Harley-Davidson. She holds a CPCC (Certified Professional Coactive Coach) and is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute's Leadership Program. She is also a member of the International Coaches Federation. Kraft serves on the BAARC board (Bay Area Advertising Relief Committee), a non-profit organization that helps individuals who face severe difficulty after job loss.

Allan Bachman has fought fraud since the early 1970s, and he's seen the crimes evolve in both sophistication and scale. In an exclusive interview, Bachman, Education Manager for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), discusses: The evolution of fraud schemes; The most common types of fraud seen today; Types of training available to help detect and prevent fraud. Bachman, CFE, MBA, is responsible for seminar development and the educational content of all ACFE conferences and online learning. Most recently he worked in Higher Education as director of an audit unit and was project manager on several IT implementations specializing in security. His largest fraud investigation for over $1.5 million was conducted during this time. Previously Bachman worked in or consulted for retail, real estate, manufacturing and has done extensive small business consulting where he has actively worked a number of fraud cases. His fraud investigation experience extends back to the mid- 70's and has continued throughout today. He became a CFE in 1993.

Allan Bachman has fought fraud since the early 1970s, and he's seen the crimes evolve in both sophistication and scale. In an exclusive interview, Bachman, Education Manager for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), discusses: The evolution of fraud schemes; The most common types of fraud seen today; Types of training available to help detect and prevent fraud. Bachman, CFE, MBA, is responsible for seminar development and the educational content of all ACFE conferences and online learning. Most recently he worked in Higher Education as director of an audit unit and was project manager on several IT implementations specializing in security. His largest fraud investigation for over $1.5 million was conducted during this time. Previously Bachman worked in or consulted for retail, real estate, manufacturing and has done extensive small business consulting where he has actively worked a number of fraud cases. His fraud investigation experience extends back to the mid- 70's and has continued throughout today. He became a CFE in 1993.

Allan Bachman has fought fraud since the early 1970s, and he's seen the crimes evolve in both sophistication and scale. In an exclusive interview, Bachman, Education Manager for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), discusses: The evolution of fraud schemes; The most common types of fraud seen today; Types of training available to help detect and prevent fraud. Bachman, CFE, MBA, is responsible for seminar development and the educational content of all ACFE conferences and online learning. Most recently he worked in Higher Education as director of an audit unit and was project manager on several IT implementations specializing in security. His largest fraud investigation for over $1.5 million was conducted during this time. Previously Bachman worked in or consulted for retail, real estate, manufacturing and has done extensive small business consulting where he has actively worked a number of fraud cases. His fraud investigation experience extends back to the mid- 70's and has continued throughout today. He became a CFE in 1993.

Malware, Consumer Technology, Social Networks Head the List of Vulnerabilities Know what scares security expert John Pescatore the most? The image of a remote employee sitting at a home office or public setting, plugging into an unsecured network, accessing critical business data via a personal laptop or PDA. Organizations have never had so many security risks in so many remote locations, says Pescatore, VP and Distinguished Analyst with Gartner, Inc. Mitigating these risks will be among the primary challenges for information security leaders in 2010. In a discussion of security trends, Pescatore offers insight on: Emerging threats; Emerging solutions; The role of education and training to help meet security needs. Pescatore has 31 years of experience in computer, network and information security. Prior to joining Gartner, he was senior consultant for Entrust Technologies and Trusted Information Systems, where he started and managed security consulting groups. His previous experience includes 11 years with GTE, as well as employment with NSA and the U.S. Secret Service.

Malware, Consumer Technology, Social Networks Head the List of Vulnerabilities Know what scares security expert John Pescatore the most? The image of a remote employee sitting at a home office or public setting, plugging into an unsecured network, accessing critical business data via a personal laptop or PDA. Organizations have never had so many security risks in so many remote locations, says Pescatore, VP and Distinguished Analyst with Gartner, Inc. Mitigating these risks will be among the primary challenges for information security leaders in 2010. In a discussion of security trends, Pescatore offers insight on: Emerging threats; Emerging solutions; The role of education and training to help meet security needs. Pescatore has 31 years of experience in computer, network and information security. Prior to joining Gartner, he was senior consultant for Entrust Technologies and Trusted Information Systems, where he started and managed security consulting groups. His previous experience includes 11 years with GTE, as well as employment with NSA and the U.S. Secret Service.

Malware, Consumer Technology, Social Networks Head the List of Vulnerabilities Know what scares security expert John Pescatore the most? The image of a remote employee sitting at a home office or public setting, plugging into an unsecured network, accessing critical business data via a personal laptop or PDA. Organizations have never had so many security risks in so many remote locations, says Pescatore, VP and Distinguished Analyst with Gartner, Inc. Mitigating these risks will be among the primary challenges for information security leaders in 2010. In a discussion of security trends, Pescatore offers insight on: Emerging threats; Emerging solutions; The role of education and training to help meet security needs. Pescatore has 31 years of experience in computer, network and information security. Prior to joining Gartner, he was senior consultant for Entrust Technologies and Trusted Information Systems, where he started and managed security consulting groups. His previous experience includes 11 years with GTE, as well as employment with NSA and the U.S. Secret Service.

The fall flu season has begun in the U.S., and the news each day is filled with stories about H1N1 (swine flu) outbreaks at schools and businesses. But how bad is the outbreak? Is it on a par with a typical flu season? Far better or far worse? To help separate fact from fiction, noted pandemic expert Regina Phelps discusses: Current realities of H1N1; What organizations should be doing now - especially with Halloween approaching; Lessons learned and what to expect next. Phelps is an internationally recognized expert in the field of emergency management and continuity planning. With over 26 years of experience, she has provided consultation and educational speaking services to clients in four continents. She is founder of Emergency Management & Safety Solutions, a consulting company specializing in emergency management, continuity planning and safety.

The fall flu season has begun in the U.S., and the news each day is filled with stories about H1N1 (swine flu) outbreaks at schools and businesses. But how bad is the outbreak? Is it on a par with a typical flu season? Far better or far worse? To help separate fact from fiction, noted pandemic expert Regina Phelps discusses: Current realities of H1N1; What organizations should be doing now - especially with Halloween approaching; Lessons learned and what to expect next. Phelps is an internationally recognized expert in the field of emergency management and continuity planning. With over 26 years of experience, she has provided consultation and educational speaking services to clients in four continents. She is founder of Emergency Management & Safety Solutions, a consulting company specializing in emergency management, continuity planning and safety.

The fall flu season has begun in the U.S., and the news each day is filled with stories about H1N1 (swine flu) outbreaks at schools and businesses. But how bad is the outbreak? Is it on a par with a typical flu season? Far better or far worse? To help separate fact from fiction, noted pandemic expert Regina Phelps discusses: Current realities of H1N1; What organizations should be doing now - especially with Halloween approaching; Lessons learned and what to expect next. Phelps is an internationally recognized expert in the field of emergency management and continuity planning. With over 26 years of experience, she has provided consultation and educational speaking services to clients in four continents. She is founder of Emergency Management & Safety Solutions, a consulting company specializing in emergency management, continuity planning and safety.

We all can see the technological and market forces converging to necessitate and enable electronic healthcare records. But how does this transition impact privacy and compliance within an organization? What are the ramifications for IT and security departments? Kim Singletary, Solutions Marketing for McAfee, discusses: The electronic healthcare records revolution; Impact on privacy and compliance; How IT departments must respond. Singletary was Director of Compliance Solutions for Solidcore prior to the McAfee acquisition. She has 15 years of Product Management and Marketing roles with companies specializing in outsourced IT services for critical infrastructure both traditional datacenter services, MSSP and SAAS. Her expertise has been in developing and growing security, compliance and managed services for the Fortune 500 which included roles at SAVVIS Communications, Frontier Communications and Global Crossing.

We all can see the technological and market forces converging to necessitate and enable electronic healthcare records. But how does this transition impact privacy and compliance within an organization? What are the ramifications for IT and security departments? Kim Singletary, Solutions Marketing for McAfee, discusses: The electronic healthcare records revolution; Impact on privacy and compliance; How IT departments must respond. Singletary was Director of Compliance Solutions for Solidcore prior to the McAfee acquisition. She has 15 years of Product Management and Marketing roles with companies specializing in outsourced IT services for critical infrastructure both traditional datacenter services, MSSP and SAAS. Her expertise has been in developing and growing security, compliance and managed services for the Fortune 500 which included roles at SAVVIS Communications, Frontier Communications and Global Crossing.

We all can see the technological and market forces converging to necessitate and enable electronic healthcare records. But how does this transition impact privacy and compliance within an organization? What are the ramifications for IT and security departments? Kim Singletary, Solutions Marketing for McAfee, discusses: The electronic healthcare records revolution; Impact on privacy and compliance; How IT departments must respond. Singletary was Director of Compliance Solutions for Solidcore prior to the McAfee acquisition. She has 15 years of Product Management and Marketing roles with companies specializing in outsourced IT services for critical infrastructure both traditional datacenter services, MSSP and SAAS. Her expertise has been in developing and growing security, compliance and managed services for the Fortune 500 which included roles at SAVVIS Communications, Frontier Communications and Global Crossing.

Interview with Cliff Baker of HITRUST Alliance For too many healthcare organizations, information security is about regulatory compliance - requirements and checklists. It's time for patients, privacy and true information security to be prioritized, says Cliff Baker, Chief Strategy Officer with the HITRUST Alliance. In an exclusive interview, Baker discusses: Key healthcare security issues and how HITRUST addresses them; Privacy and information security trends to track in 2010; How healthcare organizations can focus less on compliance, more on security. Baker specializes in information security, privacy and compliance for healthcare organizations. He has 15 years of experience with information security for healthcare organizations, including developing strategic plans for a number of global and national organizations, working on multi-year complex system implementations, and assisting organizations with board level risk management decisions. Baker has worked with leading providers, health plans, and pharmaceutical companies on a number of strategic, compliance and tactical solutions. In his current role as Chief Strategy Officer for HITRUST, he is collaborating with organizations to define the focus areas for HITRUST that deliver the most value and support for the adoption of consistent information security practices in healthcare. Prior to joining HITRUST, Cliff led PricewaterhouseCoopers' Healthcare-Provider Security and HIPAA practice. He is the author of a book on database security and several healthcare specific whitepapers, and he has presented in many privacy and security forums across the country. The Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) is a private, independent company created to establish a common security framework that will allow for more effective and secure access, storage and exchange of personal health information. HITRUST is bringing together a broad array of healthcare organizations and stakeholders, who are united by the core belief that standardizing a higher level of security will build greater trust in the electronic flow of information through the healthcare system.

Interview with Cliff Baker of HITRUST Alliance For too many healthcare organizations, information security is about regulatory compliance - requirements and checklists. It's time for patients, privacy and true information security to be prioritized, says Cliff Baker, Chief Strategy Officer with the HITRUST Alliance. In an exclusive interview, Baker discusses: Key healthcare security issues and how HITRUST addresses them; Privacy and information security trends to track in 2010; How healthcare organizations can focus less on compliance, more on security. Baker specializes in information security, privacy and compliance for healthcare organizations. He has 15 years of experience with information security for healthcare organizations, including developing strategic plans for a number of global and national organizations, working on multi-year complex system implementations, and assisting organizations with board level risk management decisions. Baker has worked with leading providers, health plans, and pharmaceutical companies on a number of strategic, compliance and tactical solutions. In his current role as Chief Strategy Officer for HITRUST, he is collaborating with organizations to define the focus areas for HITRUST that deliver the most value and support for the adoption of consistent information security practices in healthcare. Prior to joining HITRUST, Cliff led PricewaterhouseCoopers' Healthcare-Provider Security and HIPAA practice. He is the author of a book on database security and several healthcare specific whitepapers, and he has presented in many privacy and security forums across the country. The Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) is a private, independent company created to establish a common security framework that will allow for more effective and secure access, storage and exchange of personal health information. HITRUST is bringing together a broad array of healthcare organizations and stakeholders, who are united by the core belief that standardizing a higher level of security will build greater trust in the electronic flow of information through the healthcare system.