Abstract & Bio
Abstract:
This panel will provide valuable perspectives and practical knowledge for anyone involved in the healthcare and cybersecurity sectors. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the collaborative efforts needed to protect healthcare technologies and the vital role cybersecurity plays in safeguarding patient health and safety.
Panel Highlights:
Innovative Collaborations: Explore how interdisciplinary collaborations between government agencies, regulatory bodies, and private companies are essential for advancing cybersecurity in healthcare.
Regulatory Landscape: Gain insights into the current and future regulatory landscape, and how it impacts the development and deployment of secure medical devices.
Real-World Applications: Hear firsthand accounts of the challenges and successes in implementing cybersecurity measures within healthcare environments.
Ethical Considerations: Discuss the ethical implications of cybersecurity in healthcare, ensuring that patient safety and data integrity remain at the forefront of technological advancements.
Bio:
Andrew Carney joined ARPA-H in July 2023 from HSBC’s Cybersecurity Science and Analytics group, where he worked as a principal researcher. He has over 15 years of experience in software and hardware vulnerability research, technical education and training, and management of research and development teams.
In addition to his role as program manager with ARPA-H, Carney holds a joint program manager appointment with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC), a competition focused on securing software in critical infrastructure. Before HSBC, Carney was a technical advisor and contractor for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). At DARPA, he supported research efforts focused on reverse engineering, program analysis, human-machine teaming, and automated program repair. Throughout his career, Carney has been involved in competitive hacking (called Capture the Flag, or CTF) as both a player and a competition organizer. He holds a master’s degree in computer science from The Johns Hopkins University.