Name
Breakout Session 2: The Security Imperative: Best Practices in Protecting Health Data
Date & Time
Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Description

The increasing adoption of cloud, mobility, analytics, and related technologies have made it easier than ever for healthcare organizations to make data readily available to healthcare providers and other employees whenever and wherever they need it. Such advances, however, have also increased the complexity of securing that data. This session will discuss emerging best practices in health data security.

Potential topics include: 

  • Securely interoperating with external stakeholders and organizations
  • Balancing security requirements with concerns about the user experience
  • Navigation the introduction of cutting edge technologies (e.g., blockchain)

Panelists

  • Conrad Bovell, Director, Division of Information Systems Security, Office of Financial Management, CMS
  • Rob Collins, Chief Information Security Officer, SSA
  • Paul Cunningham, Chief Information Security Officer, VA
  • Craig Taylor, Acting Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, FDA
  • Janet Vogel, Chief Information Security Officer (Acting), HHS
  • Moderator: Servio Medina, Branch Chief, Cybersecurity Oversight, Governance, and Strategy, DHA