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BackTable / Industry / Podcast / Episode #98
Cybersecurity Essentials for Medical Professionals
with Didier Jourdain
Think your medical practice is safe from hackers? Learn why humans, rather than software, are often the weakest link in patient data protection. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Chris Beck delves into the critical topic of cybersecurity in healthcare with Didier Jourdain, a certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2026, January 30). Ep. 98 – Cybersecurity Essentials for Medical Professionals [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Synopsis
Didier discusses his recently approved paper, 'Cybersecurity for Interventional Radiologists: A Clinical Imperative for Protecting Patient Data and Imaging Systems,' and shares his extensive background in software and application security, penetration testing, and cybersecurity risk governance. The conversation covers key issues such as phishing, ransomware, third-party vendor risks, and the vulnerabilities of the Internet of Medical Things (IOMT). Didier emphasizes the importance of education, tabletop exercises, and comprehensive third-party risk management strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience in both hospital systems and independent physician practices.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
04:03 - Cybersecurity in Healthcare: A Clinical Imperative
16:07 - Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks
20:23 - Password Management and Best Practices
27:33 - The Role of IT in Cybersecurity
31:04 - Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) Vulnerabilities
39:17 - Top Cybersecurity Recommendations for Physicians
The Materials available on BackTable are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of the BackTable Podcast belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.
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