Welcome to the 2024 Blooper Show, where we prove once again that even after nine years, perfection is overrated and laughter is mandatory! Big shoutout to Bojan, our long suffering audio engineer extraordinaire, who turns our chaos into coherence. And of course, we can’t forget you—our amazing listeners—who tune in each week, send us your thoughts and questions, and share the chaos with your friends. Cheers to you for making this madness worth it!

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Cybersecurity incidents can feel like a punch in the gut, but with the right plan, you can roll with the hits instead of flailing in panic. In this episode, we’re diving into executive strategies for tackling the unexpected, from building response teams to keeping business operations afloat when chaos strikes. Along the way, we also cover a recent corrective action plan that serves as a cautionary tale for getting your protocols in order before trouble comes knocking. This is your go-to guide for staying cool when the heat is on!

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Is your healthcare organization ready for a triple threat, or are you playing a risky game of cybersecurity roulette with delayed access, ransomware demands, and a missing incident response plan? Today, we explore three tales in healthcare that are equal parts cautionary and compelling. We kick things off with the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council’s shiny new cyber incident response checklist—aka your cheat sheet for keeping calm in the face of chaos. Then, we give you the juicy details of a hefty civil money penalty slapped on a healthcare entity for dragging their feet on providing patient records (spoiler alert: patience isn’t a virtue when it comes to HIPAA). Finally, we unravel the saga of a ransomware attack that not only encrypted data but also emptied some wallets. Whether you’re here to learn, laugh, or just feel better about your own compliance game, this episode’s got you covered. Buckle up, because the HIPAA ride is wild!

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