Clearwater is heading to RSA this year, and we couldn’t be more excited to join the global cybersecurity community from April 28–May 1 in San Francisco. With an impressive lineup of speakers, innovative sessions, and timely conversations about the future of cyber regulation, we’re looking forward to digging into what matters most to the healthcare sector—paying special attention to sessions on protecting our nation’s critical infrastructure.
RSA is one of the world’s premier stages for cybersecurity dialogue, and 2025 is shaping up to be its most impactful year yet. With increased focus on healthcare cybersecurity, expanding regulatory scrutiny, and the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, Clearwater is attending RSA to stay ahead of emerging threats, learn directly from national security leaders, and bring those insights back to the healthcare organizations we serve.
Our Team Attending
Our delegation includes a strong presence from both Clearwater and Redspin:
Steve Akers, CTO and Corporate CISO at Clearwater and Redspin. Steve leads our SOC and Managed Cloud Services and ensures we practice what we preach when it comes to security and resilience.
Dave Bailey, VP, Consulting Services, Security at Clearwater and Redspin. A mission-first leader with a warfighter’s mindset, Dave helps clients in healthcare and beyond approach cybersecurity with the seriousness it deserves.
Laura Martin, Sr. Account Executive at Clearwater. Laura brings deep experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, compliance, and care delivery—especially when it comes to navigating HIPAA, HICP, and broader risk management strategies.
Dr. Thomas Graham, VP and CISO at Redspin. With extensive experience in assessments and security frameworks, Tom is an expert in translating complex cybersecurity challenges into executable strategies for healthcare and critical infrastructure entities.
Jeremy Mares, VP, Federal Sales at Redspin. Jeremy is a trusted advisor for healthcare providers and government contractors working to strengthen their cybersecurity posture.
What We’re Watching at RSA
We’ve mapped out some key sessions that align with the challenges and opportunities facing the healthcare industry in 2025:
#1 Securing Critical Infrastructure: A CISA, ODNI, DoD and Energy Sector POV
Monday, April 28 | 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM PT
Speakers:
- Michael Garcia, Associate Chief of Policy, CISA
- Jennifer Kidd, Team Lead, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) SRMA, Department of Defense
- Michael Purtill, Mission Manager, ODNI, Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center
- Brad Stephenson, Director, Cybersecurity, Southern Company
This session brings together senior leaders from CISA, ODNI, DoD, and the energy sector to discuss cross-sector collaboration to protect national infrastructure. In an era where hospitals are increasingly targeted, this conversation is directly relevant to the healthcare sector. Add to Schedule
#2 Navigating Systemic Cyber Risk: Identifying Blind Spots in Supply Chains
Monday, April 28 | 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Speakers:
- John D. Johnson, President/Founder, Docent Institute
- JC Vega, Colonel, USA (Ret), Board Member, Advisor & Founder, Executive Security Advisors
Supply chain risk continues to be a major vulnerability across healthcare. This session will examine how even well-resourced organizations can miss systemic risks—something we work with clients to identify and mitigate every day. Add to Schedule
#3 Storm Watch: Countering China’s “Typhoon” Threats Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure
Monday, April 28 | 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM PT
Speakers:
- Marc Raimondi, Chief of Staff, Silverado Policy Accelerator
- Brett Leatherman, Deputy Assistant Director, Cyber Operations, FBI
- Wendi Whitmore, SVP, Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks
- Tim Maurer, Senior Director, Global Cybersecurity Policy, Microsoft
- John Carlin, Partner, Paul Weiss
As geopolitical tensions rise, healthcare providers must understand that they are part of the nation’s critical infrastructure—and targeted as such. This session provides a national threat briefing you don’t want to miss. Add to Schedule
#4 How to Navigate Cybersecurity Regulations in a Post-Chevron World
Monday, April 28 | 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM PT
Speakers:
- Wei Chen, Chief Legal Officer & EVP, Government Affairs, Infoblox
- Raj De, Leader of Global Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Mayer Brown
- Jamil Jaffer, Venture Partner, Paladin Capital Group
- Ari Schwartz, Managing Director, Cybersecurity Services, Venable LLP
With new HHS cybersecurity performance goals and HIPAA rule changes on the horizon, this legal deep dive will help us better advise our healthcare clients on what to expect from regulators and how to stay ahead. Add to Schedule
RSA is a whirlwind. If you’re looking for a thought partner to help decode what these trends mean for your healthcare organization, Clearwater is here. Whether it’s navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, understanding the real implications of AI in cybersecurity, or preparing your organization for the future—we’re ready to connect.
We’ll also be attending networking events and Carahsoft’s Public Sector Day, so there are plenty of opportunities to meet up. [Schedule a meeting with our team here.]
See you in San Francisco!
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