Life of a Health Care CISO series

EPISODE 1: AMAN RAHEJA. Aman Raheja, CISO and head of IT operations at Humana, shares his unique journey and advice for future CISOs just starting out in cybersecurity.

“People who are in information security are helping defend society.”

— Aman Raheja

How does one become the CISO of a Fortune 500 company, and what is there to learn from their unique journey to the helm of health care information security? What’s different about it? And how can a CISO use their platform to affect change in their organization and society in general?

In this health care CISO fireside chat, we sit down with Aman Raheja, CISO and head of IT operations at Humana, as he shares how he got to where he is today and offers his wisdom to aspiring CISOs who are just beginning their career in cybersecurity.

EPISODE 2: MARK ODOM. Mark Odom, VP and CISO at Thomas Jefferson University, discusses his career path and how his organization approaches acquiring talent.

“I started out as an entrepreneur … and then I moved into health care. I find it to be a very rewarding career—one that’s mission-driven.”

— Mark Odom

In an ever-changing threat landscape—especially considering remote work and the increase in targeted attacks against health care organizations—what can organizations do to secure remote access controls and respond to ransomware? How have companies managed the ongoing acute shortage of talent and niche technical cyber skills in the marketplace?

With more than 20 years of experience in information security, information technology, project management, process mapping, process reengineering, and strategy, Mark Odom, VP and CISO at Thomas Jefferson University, talks about his unique journey and his organization’s approach to acquiring talent in our Life of a Health Care CISO series.

EPISODE 3: ABHISHEK AGARWAL. Abhishek Agarwal, CISO at Fresenius Medical Care North America, shares tips for board presentations and his vision for the CISO of the future.

“Programs like telehealth in the last year have become so prominent and crucial for us to connect with our patients on a daily basis. And making it happen in a safe and secure fashion is an uphill battle every day.”

— Abhishek Agarwal

What are some of the unique opportunities and challenges of working for an organization like Fresenius––one that both manufactures medical devices and delivers patient care? What will the role of a health care CISO look like in 10 years?

Join Jimmy Joseph and Abhishek (Abhi) Agarwal, chief security and privacy officer at Fresenius Medical Care North America, in this installment of our Life of a Health Care CISO series as they dig into a range of topics, including how to give effective boardroom presentations and what the CISO of the future might look like. Tune in to hear from Abhi, whose day-to-day responsibilities include privacy compliance, cybersecurity, and managing security risk programs to help the company, including the board of directors, senior management, and corporate business function leaders, adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.

EPISODE 4: ADAM ZOLLER. Adam Zoller, CISO at Providence, shares lessons from his US Army experience and how he uses them to protect his organization and people’s well-being.

“It's the concept of serving the teams that you fight with, it's being there with them, it's leading from the front.”

— Adam Zoller on servant leadership

In today’s dynamic cyber landscape, true leadership isn’t confined to a daily checklist. It takes passion and a growth mindset to build a safe future not just for an organization—but for everyone. Join Jimmy Joseph and chief information security officer at Providence, Adam Zoller, as they discuss everything from the importance of humility and servant leadership to finding the right talent and ways to keep them motivated.

Hear Adam’s interesting story about how he transitioned from the military to the commercial world and why he credits his military experience for the success he has had in his civilian career in cybersecurity.

EPISODE 5: SANJEEV SAH. How does a CISO impact lives? Sanjeev Sah, VP and CISO at Centura Health, shares how his expanded role helps him connect more communities to incredible care.

“How we impact lives of others is really the meaning of life. Through my work that I do with my team and caregivers, that is what I strive for.”

— Sanjeev Sah

Imagine a critically ill child in an emergency room. Clinicians, doctors, and nurses are trying to provide the best care urgently. Making every moment count. But what if ineffective tools, technologies, and legacy processes slow them down? What role can a CISO play to help improve quality of care?

Join Deloitte’s Jimmy Joseph and chief information security officer at Centura Health, Sanjeev Sah, as they discuss how Centura has given Sanjeev the opportunity to help serve in their mission to connect more communicates to incredible care. He also discusses his role in enabling the hospital of the future with tools and technologies that will drive efficiency in care.