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Episode Synopsis
November 27, 2024: Preston Duren, VP of Threat Defense at Fortified Health Security, joins Drex for the news. They dissect Microsoft's recent security enhancements, born from the Crowdstrike IT outage, and question whether new technologies like remote repair and hot-patch updates can truly revolutionize healthcare IT resilience. The conversation turns to a shocking study on phishing training effectiveness—does annual training reduce risks, or are we simply checking boxes while leaving vulnerabilities wide open? As they examine the psychology behind healthcare workers' susceptibility to phishing, the discussion highlights the tension between a caregiver's instinct to help and the ever-present threat of social engineering attacks.Key Points:01:52 Preston Duran's Journey in Cybersecurity03:31 Microsoft's Resiliency and Security Enhancements09:50 UC San Diego's Phishing Training StudyNews articles:Microsoft unveils resiliency, security enhancements following July global IT outageUnderstanding the Efficacy of Phishing Training in Practice
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