Episodes on medical device penetration testing.

Why Medical Device Companies Need Tabletop Exercises with Daniel Hammond

With Daniel Hammond

What happens when a medical device company experiences a serious cyber incident? Daniel Hammond joins Christian Espinosa to discuss why incident-response decisions should be made before an organization is under attack. They explore the role of tabletop exercises, why ransomware decisions are rarely as simple as “we nev

When Should You Start Medical Device Cybersecurity?

When is the right time to start cybersecurity for a medical device? For many manufacturers, the answer still seems to be somewhere close to submission. In this solo episode, Christian Espinosa explains why that approach can create major delays, expensive redesigns and even force companies to abandon products they have

Building Cyber Resilience Into Medical Devices with Joe Saunders

With Joe Saunders

What if a medical device could prevent an attacker from exploiting a vulnerability, even before a patch becomes available? Joe Saunders, CEO and co-founder of RunSafe Security, joins Christian Espinosa to explore a different approach to protecting the software inside medical devices and other critical infrastructure. J

Can We Detect Skin Cancer Without a Biopsy? with Stefan Mazy

With Stefan Mazy

What if the biggest problem in skin cancer diagnosis is not finding suspicious lesions, but what happens after we find them? Stefan Mazy joins Christian Espinosa to discuss the personal experience that led him to explore a different approach to skin cancer testing after his mother underwent extensive surgery for an agg

The Commercialization Gaps MedTech Founders Keep Missing with Ryan Roghaar

With Ryan Roghaar

Why can a MedTech company have promising technology, a strong team and investor interest, yet still lose momentum when it matters most? Ryan Roghaar joins Christian Espinosa to examine the commercialization gaps that can quietly weaken a medical device company long before the technology itself becomes the problem. Ryan

The Hidden Barriers to Clinical Adoption with Amel Havkic

With Amel Havkic

Why do so many promising MedTech companies fail even when the technology is strong, the funding is there and the product is compliant? In this episode of the Med Device Cyber Podcast, Christian Espinosa speaks with Amel Havkic, founder of EvoMed Consulting, about the hidden barriers that prevent medical technologies fr

Productivity, Psychological Safety and AI with Sarah Ohanesian and Jeff Gibbard

With Sarah Ohanesian

Productivity means making meaningful progress on the work that matters most. Yet many organizations remain trapped in repetitive tasks, unclear priorities, unnecessary meetings and systems that rely too heavily on individual employees saving the day. In this episode of the Med Device Cyber Podcast, Christian Espinosa i

From Science Fiction to Visual Prosthesis with Frederik Ceyssens

With Frederik Ceyssens

What if a blind person could use a pair of glasses where information is transmitted wirelessly to an implant in the visual cortex, allowing them to perceive shapes, movement, and elements of their surroundings? In this episode of the Med Device Cyber Podcast, Christian Espinosa speaks with Frederik Ceyssens, CEO and co

Building Medical Devices Right the First Time with Helen Souris

With Helen Souris

Bringing an innovative medical device to market takes far more than a great idea. It requires regulatory strategy, cybersecurity, quality systems, and commercial planning from the very beginning. In this episode of the Med Device Cyber Podcast, Christian Espinosa is joined by Helen Souris, CEO of CardiHab and Board Mem

What MedTech Can Learn from the Casino Industry with Melissa Aarskaug

With Melissa Aarskaug

For years, cybersecurity has been viewed as an IT responsibility. Today's threat landscape demands something very different. In this episode of the Med Device Cyber Podcast, Christian Espinosa is joined by Melissa Aarskaug, a cybersecurity executive with extensive experience protecting highly regulated industries, incl

The Future of Cardio-Oncology Wearables with Ryan Neely

With Ryan Neely

Cancer treatment is already difficult enough without adding more hospital visits, more testing, and more delays. Yet many cancer therapies carry a significant risk of damaging the heart, forcing patients to undergo regular cardiac screening throughout their treatment journey. What if clinicians could monitor cardiac fu

Navigating U.S. Market Entry for MedTech Developers with JJ Amell

With JJ Amell

JJ Amell examines the legal and corporate challenges that can complicate entry into the United States medical device market. The discussion looks beyond engineering and clinical evidence to the business preparations innovators may overlook when planning expansion.

Science Before Hype in MedTech Investing with Varun Turlapati of Chaanakya Capital

With Varun Turlapati

Early-stage MedTech gets riskier when investors confuse a compelling story with a credible device. Stronger diligence starts by testing whether the science is real, whether clinicians would actually use the product, and whether the company has thought seriously about regulatory fit, reimbursement logic, and engineering

Integrating Project Management to Strengthen Cybersecurity Outcomes with Steve Curry

With Steve Curry

What project management mistakes can med tech innovators avoid? What methods and tools can help med tech companies manage projects?

The Human Factor in MedTech Design with Dylan Horvath

With Dylan Horvath

How can human-centered design influence medical device cybersecurity? In this episode, Christian Espinosa chats with Dylan Horvath of Cortex Design about the powerful intersection of human-centered design and medical device cybersecurity.