The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape in Healthcare: Insights from Fortified Health Security's Russell Teague

To The Point - Cybersecurity

On this episode of To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast, hosts Rachel Lyon and Jonathan Knepher dive deep into the evolving threat landscape in healthcare cybersecurity with special guest Russell Teague, CSO at Fortified Health Security. With over three decades of experience across sectors like healthcare, pharma, and finance—and as a contributor to the White House National Cybersecurity Healthcare Strategy—Russell brings incredibly valuable insights to the table.

Together, they unpack the most pressing cyber threats facing healthcare organizations today, including ransomware as a service, third-party risks, and the growing impact of AI on both offense and defense. Russell discusses the unique challenges rural and small healthcare providers face, the critical importance of operational resiliency and incident readiness, and why data management remains a top priority in protecting patient information.

Tune in for practical advice, free resources, and expert analysis of what's needed to stay ahead of attackers in one of the world's most targeted industries. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, healthcare leader, or just interested in the intersection of technology and patient care, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e345