HEALTHCARE THREAT BRIEFING

Leveraging Threat Insights to Secure Data

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

The healthcare industry faces a surge in cyber attacks and data breaches due to digital transformation. Cybercriminals target sensitive health data, exploiting vulnerabilities in distributed networks. With the rise of ransomware, impersonation attacks, and insider threats, advanced security measures are essential to protect patient information and maintain the integrity of healthcare operations.

Please join us for a 30-minute live discussion with Proofpoint’s Vice President of Industry Solutions, Ryan Witt and Solutions Architect, Chris Montgomery. They will cover new threat intelligence research that can help healthcare providers better understand today’s advanced attacks. We will explore:

  • Data breaches stemming from malicious, careless or compromised insiders
  • New research on the most active threats targeting healthcare organizations
  • Strategies to mitigate risks and secure healthcare data
  • Live Q&A featuring an expert from Health-ISAC

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Ryan Witt

Vice President, Industry Solutions

Ryan Witt is a recognized Healthcare Cybersecurity Executive and a regular speaker at HIMSS, CHIME, AEHIS, etc. Currently, Ryan is Proofpoint's VP, Industry Solutions and responsible for the strategy and solutions for the company's healthcare and public sector business. Ryan is also the Chair of Proofpoint's Healthcare Advisory Board and an appointed member of HIMSS Cybersecurity, Privacy and Security Committee. Previously, Ryan was the healthcare leader for Fortinet and Juniper Networks where he also was the Chair for their respective Healthcare Customer Advisory Boards. Ryan was a contributor to the 2013 WEDI Report, a former Co-Chair of WEDI's Privacy & Security Workgroup and has been elected to the WEDI Board of Directors. Ryan was also elected to the Association for Executives in Health Information Security (AEHIS) Advisory Board. 

Chris Montgomery

Solutions Architect

Chris Montgomery is a Solutions Architect at Proofpoint where he is responsible for the implementation and integration of all threat intelligence and intrusion detection solutions. In this role, he can be found consulting with security practitioners and OEM suppliers focused on utilizing threat intelligence to improve cyber security situational awareness and the overall risk posture of an organization. Mr. Montgomery is a CISSP, and holds several other industry certifications.