Unlocking Resilience | Episode 4

Cybersecurity Resilience

in Healthcare

September 8, 2025

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This episode explores the rising tide of cyber threats targeting hospitals and health systems, from ransomware attacks that paralyze operations to the risks hidden deep within connected medical devices. Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger, speaks with John Riggi, National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk at the American Hospital Association, about how prepared healthcare providers really are to withstand these disruptions, and what resilience looks like in practice.

They also dig into how greater transparency into software components, coupled with AI-driven vulnerability management, is now a key part of reducing long-term cyber risk.

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Brandon Daniels

CEO, Exiger

Brandon Daniels is the CEO of Exiger, where he leads the development and scaling of AI-powered solutions to address complex supply chain challenges for global enterprises and government agencies. With a distinguished career in technology, Brandon has helped high-profile organizations navigate crises and manage risks, from the 2008 financial regulatory overhaul to managing COVID-19 supply chains. Before Exiger, he served as President of Clutch Group and Vice President at CPA Global. A sought-after thought leader, Brandon has been featured in top media outlets, including CNBC, Fox Business, The Financial Times, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.

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John Riggi

National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk, American Hospital Association

John Riggi, a highly decorated FBI veteran with nearly 30 years of service, is the first national advisor for cybersecurity and risk at the American Hospital Association. In this role, he helps hospitals and health systems address cyber threats and other risks while advancing policy and federal agency engagement. In 2024, he represented the nation’s hospitals during the Change Healthcare cyberattack, including testimony before Congress. A former FBI senior executive and New York S.W.A.T. team member, John received the FBI Director’s Award for Counterterrorism and the CIA’s highest honor, the George H.W. Bush Award for Excellence in Counterterrorism. He is also a frequent media commentator on cyber and risk issues.

Episode Summary

This episode explores the rising tide of cyber threats targeting hospitals and health systems, from ransomware attacks that paralyze operations to the risks hidden deep within connected medical devices. Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger, speaks with John Riggi, National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk at the American Hospital Association, about how prepared healthcare providers really are to withstand these disruptions, and what resilience looks like in practice.

They also dig into how greater transparency into software components, coupled with AI-driven vulnerability management, is now a key part of reducing long-term cyber risk.

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Unlocking Resilience | Episode 4

Cybersecurity Resilience
in
Healthcare

September 16, 2025

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Episode Summary

This episode explores the rising tide of cyber threats targeting hospitals and health systems, from ransomware attacks that paralyze operations to the risks hidden deep within connected medical devices. Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger, speaks with John Riggi, National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk at the American Hospital Association, about how prepared healthcare providers really are to withstand these disruptions, and what resilience looks like in practice.

They also dig into how greater transparency into software components, coupled with AI-driven vulnerability management, is now a key part of reducing long-term cyber risk.

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About the Speakers

Brandon_Daniels

Brandon Daniels

CEO, Exiger

Brandon Daniels is the CEO of Exiger, where he leads the development and scaling of AI-powered solutions to address complex supply chain challenges for global enterprises and government agencies. With a distinguished career in technology, Brandon has helped high-profile organizations navigate crises and manage risks, from the 2008 financial regulatory overhaul to managing COVID-19 supply chains. Before Exiger, he served as President of Clutch Group and Vice President at CPA Global. A sought-after thought leader, Brandon has been featured in top media outlets, including CNBC, Fox Business, The Financial Times, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.

John_Riggi

John Riggi

National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk, American Hospital Association

John Riggi, a highly decorated FBI veteran with nearly 30 years of service, is the first national advisor for cybersecurity and risk at the American Hospital Association. In this role, he helps hospitals and health systems address cyber threats and other risks while advancing policy and federal agency engagement. In 2024, he represented the nation’s hospitals during the Change Healthcare cyberattack, including testimony before Congress. A former FBI senior executive and New York S.W.A.T. team member, John received the FBI Director’s Award for Counterterrorism and the CIA’s highest honor, the George H.W. Bush Award for Excellence in Counterterrorism. He is also a frequent media commentator on cyber and risk issues.

Episode Summary

This episode explores the rising tide of cyber threats targeting hospitals and health systems, from ransomware attacks that paralyze operations to the risks hidden deep within connected medical devices. Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger, speaks with John Riggi, National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk at the American Hospital Association, about how prepared healthcare providers really are to withstand these disruptions, and what resilience looks like in practice.

They also dig into how greater transparency into software components, coupled with AI-driven vulnerability management, is now a key part of reducing long-term cyber risk.

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