Rephonic
Artwork for UnHack

UnHack with Drex DeFord

This Week Health
Cybersecurity
Healthcare IT
Imposter Syndrome
Healthcare Technology
CISA
Ransomware
Cyber Insurance
Change Healthcare
Data Breaches
The 229 Project
Healthcare
Return To Work Policies
Ascension Hack
Ransomware Attack
SOAR Conference
HHS Cybersecurity Regulations
Generative AI
Patient Engagement
Epic
Rural Hospitals

Cyber-safety is patient-safety. On “UnHack,” Drex DeFord, veteran healthcare CIO and infused strategist, breaks down the biggest cybersecurity and risk challenges facing healthcare today. Drex and expert guests explore what happened, why it matters, and how to build real-world resilience. The show's a mostly plain-English, mostly non-technical discussion that dives into the people, process, and te... more

PublishesDailyEpisodes222Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
BusinessTechnology

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for UnHack

Latest Episodes

The window between vulnerability discovery and exploitation has collapsed — from 63 days in 2018 to negative. Now AI is changing the game entirely. Drex walks through how Anthropic's unreleased model Mythos autonomously found a critical zero-day in t... more

April 8, 2026: Frank Duff, Chief Innovation Officer at Tidal Cyber, and one of the original architects of the Mitre ATT&CK framework, joins Drex DeFord on UnHack to expose an uncomfortable truth: most organizations are sitting on powerful security to... more

April 6, 2026: The rules of warfare have changed, and health systems are caught in the middle. On this episode of Newsday, Sarah Richardson and Drex DeFord break down two stories that should be on every healthcare leader's radar: the IRGC's declarati... more

April 1, 2026: James Winebrenner, CEO of Elisity, joins Drex DeFord to unpack one of healthcare cybersecurity's most persistent challenges, the sprawling, unseen attack surface hiding inside hospital networks. From unmanaged clinical devices to IoT s... more

Drex makes the case for a role that doesn't exist yet but probably should: VP of Non-Human Resources. As AI agents multiply across health system environments, often deployed by vendors without oversight, the management infrastructure simply isn't kee... more

March 30, 2026: Bill Russell and Drex DeFord dig into three of the biggest stories shaping healthcare IT right now. From the seismic Sutter Health and Allina Health merger, the Stryker cyberattack carried out by an Iranian-linked group Handala, and ... more

Drex revisits the FBI and DOJ takedown of HANDALA, the Iranian-backed hacking group behind the Stryker wiper attack—and surfaces an uncomfortable lesson. Within 24 hours, the group was back online with new domains, same operations, same message. That... more

March 27: 2026: Live from HIMSS 2026, Drex DeFord sits down with Eli Tarlow, Director of Industry Strategists at CDW, for a candid conversation about the state of AI in healthcare. Eli breaks down the evolution from AI curiosity to AI accountability,... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The 229 Podcast
The 229 PodcastThis Week Health
The Ezra Klein Show
The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times Opinion
Pod Save America
Pod Save AmericaPod Save America
The Daily
The DailyThe New York Times

Recent Guests

Eli Tarlow
CDW executive mentioned on-air, partner in discussion
CDW
Episode: Executive Interview: ROI or Bust - Why Emotions No Longer Cut It in Healthcare
Gerry Miller
Founder and CEO of Cloudticity
Cloudticity
Episode: Executive Interview Live at HIMSS 26’: Zero Breach Cloud Security with Gerry Miller
Steven Ramirez
CISTO, Chief Information Security and Technology Officer at Renown Health
Renown Health
Episode: UnHack the Podcast: Building a Security-First Culture in Healthcare IT with Steven Ramirez
Ryan Witt
Security expert from Proofpoint
Proofpoint
Episode: How AI Is Supercharging the Same Old-School Attacks with Ryan Witt
Tim Calahan
Executive from EHC Consulting focused on healthcare cloud migrations
EHC Consulting
Episode: Executive Interview Live From HIMSS ‘26: From CapEx to Cloud with Tim Calahan
Holly Urban
Pediatrician, informaticist, and currently working at Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer
Episode: Newsday: Unsanctioned AI Risk, Governance, and the Path Forward with Dr. Holly Urban
Zach Lewis
CIO and CISO at the University of Health Science and Pharmacy
University of Health Science and Pharmacy
Episode: UnHack the Podcast: Inside a Real LockBit Attack - Lessons From Fighting Ransomware with Zach Lewis
Charles Knight
Founder and Managing Partner at EHC Consulting
EHC Consulting
Episode: Newsday: Preparing for Cloud Outages and Phishing Attacks with Charles Knight
Spencer Bales
Vice President of Product at Fortified Health Security.
Fortified Health Security
Episode: Solution Showcase: Pro Security In Your Pocket With Will Houston, Preston Duren, and Spencer Bales

Host

Drex DeFord
A veteran healthcare CIO and infused strategist, Drex DeFord is dedicated to addressing cybersecurity challenges in healthcare. He emphasizes the importance of resilience and the collective effort required across various roles within healthcare organizations to enhance security and patient safety.

Top Technology Podcasts

Hard Fork
Hard ForkThe New York Times
Acquired
AcquiredBen Gilbert and David Rosenthal
The Sixth Bureau
The Sixth BureauBloomberg and iHeartPodcasts
Tomorrow, Today
Tomorrow, TodayShekhar Natarajan

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Executive Interview Live at HIMSS 26’: Zero Breach Cloud Security with Gerry Miller
Q: Is that something you help them with, figure out where's the right place to maybe start this workload in the cloud?
Yes, Cloudticity helps clients assess where to place workloads by focusing on ROI-driven decisions, starting from financial ROI and then expanding to operational outcomes like faster product releases and improved patient care.
UnHack the Podcast: Building a Security-First Culture in Healthcare IT with Steven Ramirez
Q: How do you handle the tension between speed/innovation and security?
We push for security to win in governance and architecture decisions, favoring collaboration with other leaders across the organization, and applying a structured intake process to evaluate new technologies and projects before deployment.
UnHack the Podcast: Building a Security-First Culture in Healthcare IT with Steven Ramirez
Q: Tell us a little bit about your job and where you work.
I'm the Chief Information Security and Technology Officer at Renown Health, leading security, IT governance, and risk initiatives across our four-hospital system and affiliated services, with a focus on security by design and enterprise risk management.
Executive Interview Live From HIMSS ‘26: From CapEx to Cloud with Tim Calahan
Q: What cybersecurity considerations come with moving to the cloud?
He describes using network segmentation and policy-driven controls to wrap Epic and other workloads in the cloud, enabling automated alerts and faster response, which improves security relative to traditional on-prem environments.
Executive Interview Live From HIMSS ‘26: From CapEx to Cloud with Tim Calahan
Q: How do CapEx and OPEX considerations play into cloud adoption for health systems?
Tim explains that CapEx ties up capital for peak demand and aging hardware, while cloud allows incremental, demand-driven spending; over time, cloud often proves cost savings and better alignment with financial planning, once a proper TCO model is in place.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About UnHack

What is UnHack about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the intersection of cybersecurity and healthcare, this series provides insights into the pressing challenges faced by healthcare professionals regarding patient safety and data integrity. Episodes cover a variety of current issues, such as the evolving roles of CISO and CFO in cybersecurity partnerships, innovative technologies like AI, and the implications of insider threats. Engaging discussions often include expert guests who bring a range of perspectives, making the content accessible not only to cyber professionals but also to all healthcare stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of a collective approach to security. Overall, the series is likely to be of interest to those looking to understand how to foster resilience in ... more

Where can I find podcast stats for UnHack?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for UnHack. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to UnHack and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does UnHack get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for UnHack, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for UnHack?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for UnHack, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does UnHack have?

To see how many followers or subscribers UnHack has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to UnHack?

These podcasts share a similar audience with UnHack:

1. The 229 Podcast
2. The Ezra Klein Show
3. Pod Save America
4. The Daily
5. Up First from NPR

How many episodes of UnHack are there?

UnHack launched 5 years ago and published 222 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact UnHack?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for UnHack?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for UnHack from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for UnHack?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of UnHack. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on UnHack?

Recent guests on UnHack include:

1. Eli Tarlow
2. Gerry Miller
3. Steven Ramirez
4. Ryan Witt
5. Tim Calahan
6. Holly Urban
7. Zach Lewis
8. Charles Knight

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days