AHA announces cybersecurity risk appointee as new deputy national advisor

TLDR:

James “Scott” Gee has been named the new deputy national advisor for cybersecurity and risk at the AHA. He will work with John Riggi to develop strategies and priorities to support hospitals in cybersecurity practices. Gee’s previous experience at Microsoft and the U.S. Secret Service makes him well-equipped for this role.

Summary:

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has announced the appointment of James “Scott” Gee as the new deputy national advisor for cybersecurity and risk. Gee will be collaborating with John Riggi in developing strategies and priorities to enhance cybersecurity and physical risk mitigation practices for hospitals and health systems across the nation.

Prior to joining AHA, Gee served as the cyber incident response manager at Microsoft, where he managed security infrastructure and cybersecurity capabilities for government customers. With 22 years of experience at the U.S. Secret Service, Gee has a deep understanding of technical cyber and investigative operations, and he was recognized with the USSS Director’s Award for his contributions.

Gee’s responsibilities will include delivering cybersecurity and risk training to hospital executives, state associations, and commercial partners. His unique background in cybersecurity and risk management positions him as a valuable asset for advancing AHA’s initiatives in safeguarding hospitals against cyber threats.