Risk Never Sleeps Episode 51: Sam Stevens

In this episode, Sam Stevens, Information Security Director at Essentia Health, discusses his background, training as an ethical hacker, and transition from military service to overseeing cybersecurity in healthcare. He stresses a proactive stance against ransomware with a zero-trust approach, policy updates, and third-party risk assessments, highlighting the importance of board prioritization in cybersecurity and advising professionals to avoid reactionary responses while maintaining objectivity and empathy. Listen to this episode for valuable insights on tackling ransomware threats, building cybersecurity foundations, and the imperative of board-level commitment to security!