Fireside Chat: Navigating the Aftermath -- Lessons Learned from Ransomware Attacks

This session is part of the Healthcare Cybersecurity Preconference Forum and requires additional registration.

In October 2020, the University of Vermont Health Network faced a significant ransomware attack that disrupted critical systems. In the closing session of the HIMSS25 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum, host Erik Decker will be joined by Nate Couture, Network AVP Information Security & CISO at the University of Vermont Health Network, to share firsthand experiences managing this crisis. They will discuss operational challenges, such as transitioning to paper-based processes, and outline the critical steps taken to restore systems. Attendees will gain valuable insights into effective recovery strategies, collaboration with law enforcement, and lessons learned to strengthen resilience against future threats.