In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim dive into an enriching discussion with Shawna Hofer, Chief Information Security Officer at St. Luke's Health System in Idaho. Discover the vital link between cybersecurity and patient safety, the evolving role of AI in healthcare, and the challenges of integrating new technologies securely. Shawna shares her unique journey from an identity and access management manager to a CISO, offering valuable insights on risk management, data privacy, machine identities, and resilient security infrastructure. This is a must-watch episode for anyone interested in the intersection of healthcare and cybersecurity!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:37 ID Pro Membership Benefits
03:35 Conferences and Events
06:03 Introducing Shawna Hofer
07:00 Shawna’s Journey to CISO10:55 Identity Security in Healthcare
13:49 Balancing Security and User Experience
19:08 Challenges with IoT in Healthcare
24:27 AI in Healthcare Security
30:01 Upskilling for AI in Security
33:07 The Ever-Improving AI Landscape
33:21 Embracing the AI Mindset
33:58 Resiliency in Healthcare and AI
35:06 The Future of Jobs in an AI-Driven World
37:37 Trusting AI in Security Decisions
40:56 Learning the Language of Risk
43:44 Making the Business Case for Identity
45:50 Balancing Security Investments
51:48 The Future of Healthcare and AI
54:40 Fun and Food: The Potato Question
01:02:13 Closing Remarks and Farewell
Connect with Shawna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawna-hofer-7259b21a/
Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/
Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/
Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com
