Balancing technical security with regulatory compliance is critical in healthcare IT to protect patient data and maintain trust. In this episode, Cari Daniels shares her journey from a network engineer in a rural hospital to her current role, highlighting the vast scope of UNC Healthcare's system and her team's focus on policies, standards, risk assessments, and contracts. She discusses her Navy background and shifts from technical IT to regulatory roles in cybersecurity. Cari also underscores the value of internships for students entering the cybersecurity field and offers advice on staying vigilant and continuously improving security postures. Tune in and learn why continuous learning and adaptation are essential in cybersecurity as technology and threats evolve rapidly!
In this episode, Cari Daniels shares her journey from a network engineer in a rural hospital to her current role, highlighting the vast scope of UNC Healthcare's system and her team's focus on policies, standards, risk assessments, and contracts. She discusses her Navy background and shifts from technical IT to regulatory roles in cybersecurity. Cari also underscores the value of internships for students entering the cybersecurity field and offers advice on staying vigilant and continuously improving security postures.
