Cybersecurity In Healthcare: David Fiore's Expert Tips For Data Protection!

Biotech Bytes: Conversations with Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical IT Leaders

Discover essential cybersecurity strategies from expert David Fiore, who brings over 20 years of IT experience. Learn how to safeguard sensitive data in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Please visit our website to get more information: https://swangroup.net/
Specifically, this episode highlights the following themes:

• The need for a risk-based approach in managing data and cybersecurity
• Real-world benefits of multi-factor authentication for sensitive data
• Strategies for cost-effective information security in startup pharmaceutical companies

Links from this episode:

• Get to know more about David Fiore:
  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfiorecisacissp
• Learn more about AtlantiCare: https://www.atlanticare.org
• Get to know more about Steven Swan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swangroup

Chapter

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. About David Fiore (00:01:37)

3. Consider diversifying tech investments, not just Microsoft (00:06:32)

4. Cloud providers and tools for security improvement (00:10:56)

5. Tailor program based on company size and perception (00:14:15)

6. Striking a balance between centralized and decentralized security (00:16:19)

7. Allow exceptions for time-bound, essential tasks (00:19:59)

8. Create center of excellence for data protection (00:24:03)

9. Diversify controls for pharmaceutical marketing materials (00:26:03)

10. Startups need smaller regional partners for success (00:30:55)

11. Genuine empathy and care for staff essential (00:32:43)

12. Leaders realize they're people pleasers, helpers (00:37:46)

13. Adherence to software development for career advancement (00:38:48)

14. Cisco's acquisition of Splunk raises questions (00:42:36)

15. Salespeople must understand need for system authentication (00:46:10)

16. Connect with David Fiore (00:56:13)