Archimedes Executive Director and medical device cybersecurity expert David Nathans moderated a panel discussion at the 2026 DoW/VA & Government HIT Summit, hosted by Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) in Washington, D.C. The summit brought together government, healthcare, and technology leaders to discuss emerging challenges and advancements in health information technology.
As part of the summit, Nathans moderated “Ensuring Patient Safety & Operational Resilience by Enhancing Medical Device Security.” He was joined by panelists Billy Rios, Co-Founder of QED Secure Solutions; Linda Ricci, Deputy Director of the Office of Strategic Partnerships & Technology Innovation at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); Dr. Christian Dameff, Co-Director of the Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity at UC San Diego; and Joshua Jones of the Defense Health Agency (DHA).
The panel explored strategies for strengthening medical device cybersecurity to protect patient safety, safeguard healthcare infrastructure, and enhance operational resilience in increasingly connected healthcare environments.
Learn more about the 2026 DoW/VA & Government HIT Summit.
