Building Healthcare Ransomware Resilience: Prevent Disruption to Patient Care & Critical Operations
Join cybersecurity experts as they explore the real-world impact of ransomware on healthcare and the strategies leading organizations are using to detect, contain, and recover from attacks before they escalate. Learn how an assumed breach approach can help healthcare IT teams stop ransomware in its tracks, minimize downtime, and keep operations running—even when traditional defenses fail.
In this session, you will learn:
- How ransomware attacks infiltrate healthcare environments and disrupt patient care.
- Why traditional security solutions struggle to stop ransomware before damage occurs.
- How a containment-first strategy ensures rapid response, protects patient data, and keeps healthcare services operational.
Don’t wait for an attack to test your defenses—discover how to build ransomware resilience, protect patient care, and ensure your healthcare operations never come to a halt.
SPEAKERS
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Brian Richards
VP, Information Technology & Business Systems
Brian Richards is the Vice President of Information Technology and Business Systems at Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA). With extensive experience in IT leadership across high-growth organizations, startups, and Fortune 100 corporations, he specializes in designing and managing technology infrastructures. Previously, he held key roles at Novocardia, Seniorlink, and Elliot Health System, providing strategic guidance on infrastructure, cloud solutions, and security.
Brian excels in IT infrastructure planning, operations oversight, and leading technical projects that align with business goals. His expertise includes innovation, budgeting, team leadership, security, and system upgrades. At CVAUSA, he focuses on advancing technology to support secure, efficient, and high-quality cardiovascular care.
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Jack Sunderman
Chief Information Officer
Jack Sunderman is the Chief Information Officer at Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA), with over two decades of experience in IT and cybersecurity. He has led security and compliance initiatives across healthcare and enterprise environments, achieving SSAE 16 SOC2 Type II, HIPAA, PCI/DSS, and Sarbanes-Oxley certifications. His leadership includes securing cloud migrations, implementing advanced identity and access management solutions, and strengthening cybersecurity frameworks to protect sensitive healthcare data.
Jack specializes in mitigating cyber risks and ensuring IT resilience in highly regulated industries. He has deployed secure cloud-based systems, enhanced encryption and access controls, and modernized healthcare software while maintaining strict security standards. At CVAUSA, he continues to drive innovation, fortify IT infrastructure, and safeguard critical systems against evolving cyber threats.
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Andrew Grant
Global Sales Director
Andrew Grant, the Sales Director of BullWall, lives in the United Kingdom and has 10+ years of experience in the Information Technology profession. He previously worked for Ivanti and LANDESK Software with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure and managing global partner programs. Over the last 3 years, Andrew has been working with numerous local government and healthcare organisations across EMEA with the BullWall to help against the threat of ransomware.
