Securing Health Care: Federal Insights on Today’s Cyber Threat Landscape

Note: Date Change. The Event Now Takes Place on July 15

This important WEDI Virtual Spotlight is FREE to the industry 

As cyber threats against the health care sector continue to escalate in complexity and impact, collaboration between the public and private sectors has never been more essential. In this timely virtual spotlight, representatives from key federal agencies will share critical insights into the current cyber threat landscape, real-world incident trends, and how the government is working to support healthcare organizations in staying resilient and secure. 

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how threat actors are targeting health care systems—from ransomware campaigns to insider threats—and what actions providers, health IT teams, and executives can take to harden their defenses. The session will also spotlight federal resources, free tools, and reporting mechanisms available to support prevention, detection, and rapid response. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Emerging cyber threat trends specific to health care 
• Best practices for risk mitigation and incident preparedness 
• Real-world examples from recent investigations and federal response efforts 
• How to engage with federal partners before, during, and after an incident 
• No-cost tools and resources from key federal agencies

Whether you're a CISO, compliance officer, IT director, or clinical leader, this session will arm you with actionable knowledge to help your organization stay vigilant, connected, and resilient in today’s dynamic cyber landscape.

Current Faculty (More to be Announced)

• Jonathan Lund, Special Agent, United States Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Charles Sweat, Jr. MD, Healthcare and Public Health Sector Liaison, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
• Charlee Hess, Director of the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, US Department of Health and Human Services
• Julie Anne Chua, Director of the Applied Cybersecurity Division, NIST
• Greg Garcia, Executive Director, Health Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Working Group
• Co-Chairs of the Health Sector Coordinating Council's Cyber Security Working Group
  • Chris Tyberg, CISO, Abbott
  • Samantha Jacques, VP Corporate Clinical Engineering, McLaren Healthcare

Agenda:

1:00pm- 1:30pm, Emerging Trends and Latest Guidance Regarding Ransomware, Jonathan Lund, FBI

Federal Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources

1:30pm- 1:45pm, Charlee Hess, HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)

1:45pm- 2:00pm, Charles Sweat Jr. MD, CISA

2:00pm- 2:15pm, Julie Ann Chua, NIST

2:15pm- 2:45pm, FBI, ASPR, CISA, and NIST Panel Discussion, moderated by WEDI Privacy & Security Workgroup Co-Chairs

2:45pm- 3:15pm, Public and Private Collaboration with the Healthcare Sector Coordinating Council's Cybersecurity Workgroup Group