Name
12. Third-Party Cyberattack Readiness: Prevention and Planning Best Practices
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 10:35 AM - 11:15 AM
Speakers
Sue Macut, Chief Information Technology and Security Officer, Roseland Community Hospital
Shefali Mookencherry, MSMIS, MPH, RHIA, CHPS, CDH-E, HCISSP, Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Privacy Officer, University of Illinois Chicago
Karen Habercoss, Vice President and Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer, The University of Chicago Medical Center
Katy Howard-Rife, MS, Director, Revenue Cycle Improvement, Eskenazi Health
Shefali Mookencherry, MSMIS, MPH, RHIA, CHPS, CDH-E, HCISSP, Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Privacy Officer, University of Illinois Chicago
Karen Habercoss, Vice President and Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer, The University of Chicago Medical Center
Katy Howard-Rife, MS, Director, Revenue Cycle Improvement, Eskenazi Health
Description
Third-party vendors play a crucial role in healthcare, but they also introduce significant cybersecurity risks. This session explores strategies to assess vendor security, implement strong risk management protocols, and build cybersecurity requirements into contracts. Experts will also discuss how to respond to and recover from cyberattacks, covering communication strategies and maintaining operational continuity. Attendees will walk away with practical insights to strengthen vendor security, manage threats, and ensure their organizations are prepared for potential breaches.
Location Name
Water Tower (West Tower - Concourse Level)
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Lukas Voss, Custom Content Writer and Coordinator, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
lvoss@beckershealthcare.com