Episode 3: Cybersecurity from a CSO Perspective with Bryan McDowell

In Episode 3 of KLAS in Session: Healthcare Cyber Resilience, host Jaren Day, Research Director of Cybersecurity at KLAS Research, is joined by Bryan C McDowell, Chief Security Officer at University Hospitals.
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In Episode 3 of KLAS in Session: Healthcare Cyber Resilience, host Jaren Day, Research Director of Cybersecurity at KLAS Research, is joined by Bryan C McDowell, Chief Security Officer at University Hospitals.

This episode offers a CSO’s perspective on the evolving identity challenges in healthcare cybersecurity. The conversation touches on emerging threats, organizational risk, and how leaders are working to build trust in both human and non-human access.

If you’re thinking about how identity, AI, and governance intersect in your organization, this conversation brings timely insight.

Learn how to strengthen your cybersecurity training: How Effective Is Your Cybersecurity Training, Really?

You can also listen on Spotify: Episode 3: Cybersecurity from a CSO Perspective with Bryan McDowell

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  • Research Director

    In his role as a Research Director at KLAS, Jaren plays a pivotal role in helping solve major challenges in healthcare. He is highly regarded for his research and insights on cybersecurity, making him a key resource in this critical area. While cybersecurity is a significant focus, Jaren's expertise spans across various domains, all with the goal of advancing research that provides valuable market insights to healthcare providers and the broader industry. He also works to enhance the experiences and satisfaction levels of healthcare organizations and health plans with their software and service partners. Before his tenure at KLAS, Jaren held a leadership position in revenue cycle operations at HCA/Parallon, where he honed his healthcare expertise and leadership skills.

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