Operationalizing Threat Intelligence for the Healthcare Industry: An Action Plan and Case Study

The healthcare sector faces a growing wave of cyber threats that target patient safety, critical operations, and sensitive data. As a result, transitioning from manual processes and scattered open-source threat feeds to a cohesive and strategic Threat Intelligence (TI) program has become a critical imperative.

In this session, Terrence Driscoll, CISO at Cyware, will share firsthand insights into how a healthcare organization successfully transformed its threat intelligence program into a dynamic, strategic pillar of its cybersecurity framework. By adopting a structured approach, the organization was able to elevate its defenses, improve collaboration, and make threat intelligence actionable across teams and technologies.

Key Takeaways for Attendees:

• Roadmap for Execution: A high-level walkthrough of the critical steps required to transition into a threat-driven organization, including prioritizing use cases, selecting technology enablers, and streamlining workflows for operational success.


• Building Leadership Support: Strategies for gaining executive buy-in, aligning TI initiatives with overarching business goals, and creating a practical, phased execution plan.


• Lessons from the Field: Terrence will share real-world lessons learned from Cyware’s experience in building effective TI programs, including practical advice for overcoming common pitfalls and pushback along with creating value from your Threat Intelligence investments.

Attendees will leave this session equipped with a clear action plan to jumpstart or advance their threat intelligence programs. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to optimize an existing program, this presentation will provide actionable guidance tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of the healthcare industry.