Cybersecurity Crash Course for Small Healthcare Providers

Posted on April 7, 2025

CNY Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University invites you to the following virtual presentation

Cybersecurity Crash Course for Small Healthcare Providers

April 15, 2025, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST
Reg Harnish, CEO, OrbitalFire

Register in advance for this meeting here to receive Zoom access information 

Cybersecurity challenges continue to evolve, and healthcare providers continue to see increasing disruptions, losses, and business delays as a result. But while cybersecurity challenges mount, so do the best practices that can help shield providers from these issues. Join Reg Harnish, CEO of OrbitalFire Cybersecurity, as we discuss the state of cybersecurity for small healthcare providers, best practices for managing these challenges, and the trends we expect to see. In this session you will learn how to prioritize cybersecurity efforts, from HIPAA compliance to ransomware protection, and in the process, reduce the anxiety and stress from cybercrime, regulatory oversight, and audits.

Speaker: Reg Harnish is a nationally recognized cybersecurity veteran, investor, board member, advisor, speaker, author, and the CEO of OrbitalFire.  Reg is also the founder and former CEO of GreyCastle Security, a former Executive Vice President at the Center for Internet Security, and the former CTO of Autotask.  OrbitalFire is a leading cybersecurity services provider focused on simplifying, automating, and ultimately solving security challenges for the underserved – small businesses. Reg is responsible for the company’s vision, strategy, and growth. Reg is responsible for several successful ventures, including GreyCastle Security (partial acquisition in 2016), Autotask (acquisition by Vista Equity Partners and Datto in 2017), SynQuest (IPO in 2000 and acquisition by Viewlocity in 2002) and FunkyTalk.com (Internet venture with Kimbal Musk).  Reg has been practicing cybersecurity for nearly two decades. His experiences, skills and perspectives have established him as a highly respected thought-leader in the industry. Reg is a fellow of the National Cybersecurity Institute, a member of the Forbes Technology Council and a board advisor to numerous high-growth cybersecurity startups.  Reg has been featured in Time Magazine, Forbes, The Washington Post, CBS Nightly News, CIO Magazine, Dark Reading, Software Magazine, ComputerWorld, InfoWorld and countless other media outlets.  Reg is a nationally recognized speaker and has presented at nearly every major industry and cybersecurity conference. His thoughtful and sometimes provocative perspectives have made him a highly sought-after keynote speaker.

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