All the World's a Cyber Stage – And All the Healthcare Stakeholders Clearly Players

Drawing from his firsthand experience during the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy ransomware attack, CIO and CISO Zach Lewis transforms Shakespeare's famous metaphor into a cybersecurity imperative: every healthcare stakeholder—from C-suite executives to frontline clinicians—plays a critical role in defending against multi-vector threats. This opening keynote weaves together emerging technology challenges including AI and quantum computing, board governance during crisis response, the existential vulnerabilities facing rural healthcare systems, and the urgent need for community-based mutual assistance. Lewis contextualizes these themes through real-world insights while incorporating broader healthcare workforce trends. Attendees will understand why cybersecurity transcends IT departments—it's everyone's responsibility in today's interconnected healthcare ecosystem.