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Episode #237. The Printer That Could Shut Down a Hospital, with Jim LaRoe, CEO of Symphion

Episode Description

What if one of the biggest cybersecurity risks in healthcare is sitting in plain sight?

In this episode, Jim LaRoe, CEO of Symphion, explains why printers and other IoT endpoints remain among healthcare’s most overlooked cybersecurity and operational risks. He shares that hospitals rely on these devices for critical workflows such as patient admissions, wristbanding, pharmacy labeling, and discharge processes, even though many still operate with outdated firmware, exposed credentials, and factory-default settings. Jim discusses how Symphion helps organizations harden, monitor, patch, and govern large fleets of printers and other connected devices across healthcare environments. He also explores the growing risks tied to AI-enabled devices, certificate management, and unmanaged endpoints, emphasizing that cybersecurity resilience is ultimately about protecting business continuity and patient care.

Tune in to hear why overlooked endpoints like printers and cameras may pose a much bigger operational threat than most organizations realize!


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