Beyond Ransomware: Defending Healthcare Innovation from Industrial Espionage

Healthcare organizations face a sophisticated and often overlooked threat: industrial espionage targeting their most valuable intellectual property. From nation-state actors seeking pharmaceutical research to malicious insiders stealing medical device designs, the theft of healthcare IP poses critical risks to innovation, patient safety, and competitive advantage. This session explores real-world cases of healthcare espionage, identifies key vulnerabilities in research environments, and provides actionable strategies for protecting intellectual capital. Learn how to detect insider threats, implement zero-trust security frameworks, and collaborate with law enforcement to safeguard your organization's innovations while maintaining the open research culture essential for medical breakthroughs.