The Healing Network - CISO Relationships in a Ransomware Era

“Security isn’t proprietary. Sharing what works makes us all safer.”

A critical topic in today’s healthcare security landscape is building and maintaining strong relationships between CISOs and security teams across organizations. With ransomware incidents surging to 149% year-over-year at the time of recording, the urgency to collaborate has never been greater.

Matt Mock, Redox CISO, shares why forging external relationships before a crisis hits is essential. These partnerships improve response time and reduce risks. They are also what help drive innovation through shared knowledge and lessons learned. Whether it’s reaching out during a breach or proactively exchanging insights, having a strong network helps organizations adapt faster and smarter.

Meghan McLeod emphasizes that you don’t need to be a CISO to contribute to this web of support. Whether through working groups like HISAC, LinkedIn, or simply reaching out to peers, every connection counts. The key is to start before the fire, not during it.

The team also touches on tactical advice for making time to foster these connections. Setting recurring check-ins, blocking out time for industry intel, and using your existing network to grow your Rolodex can ensure these relationships don’t fall by the wayside.

Healthcare security isn’t just about protecting systems. It’s about protecting people. And the stronger the network behind the scenes, the safer we all are.

Notable Moments

01:29 – Rise in ransomware and the case for collaboration
03:41 – Why reinvention puts you at risk
05:12 – The danger of building relationships mid-crisis
08:10 – Balancing information sharing and confidentiality
09:26 – How groups like HISAC facilitate secure collaboration
12:24 – Learning from incidents you haven’t experienced
18:06 – Building networks at all levels, not just CISOs
21:46 – Advice for making the first outreach
23:31 – Using your current network to grow your reach

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The Healing Network – CISO Relationships in a Ransomware Era