Biohacking Village

On Lawfare Daily, Eugenia Lostri spoke with Winnona D. and Janine Medina (Nina Alli) to discuss the recent publication of It Takes a Village: Spotlighting Practitioner-Driven Cybersecurity Success and Future Opportunities by DistrictCon with Atlantic Council and Cyber Statecraft Initiative.The report highlights seven cybersecurity villages, the incredible value they bring to security research, and how policymakers can learn from their expertise. Janine Medina (Nina Alli) shared thought-provoking insights, including her interest in how future administrations will shape healthcare and biomedical technology laws and policies with progress towards global harmonization. Villages like ours are deeply invested in these critical conversations. The podcast delivers insights into how the independent Villages come together to shape the future of cybersecurity policy and research. Please take a listen: https://lnkd.in/ev7pDpXH #Cybersecurity #Policy #Laws #Regulations

As we reflect on 2024, one of the highlights of our year was collaborating with DistrictCon and Cyber Statecraft Initiative and several incredible villages to create the "Village of Villages" policy paper. 🎉 This paper underscores the power of collective expertise in shaping the future of cybersecurity. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, it’s not too late - please read it! Dive into the insights and contributions from: 🔹 Aerospace Village 🔹 Biohacking Village 🔹 Car Hacking Village 🔹 ICS VILLAGE 🔹 Maritime Hacking Village 🔹 Red Team Village 🔹 #VotingVillage - Election Integrity Foundation Our collaboration showcases the strength of community-driven solutions to critical cybersecurity challenges. We’re proud to have played a role in this impactful project and excited to see the continued ripple effects in 2025. 🌐 📖 Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/e5Z2_4Tc Let’s keep building partnerships that drive innovation and resilience! #Cybersecurity #Collaboration #VillageOfVillages #DistrictCon2025 #CyberPolicy #2024Recap #CommunityImpact

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Collaboration As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible memories we’ve made throughout 2024. This year has been filled with innovation, collaboration, and a strong sense of community, and we couldn’t have done it without you. To our amazing volunteers, our dedicated team, our valued partners, and our generous sponsors – thank you. Your support and commitment are the heart of Biohacking Village, and you’ve helped us make a real impact. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to strengthen the bonds we’ve built within our network and community, while also exploring new opportunities to create lasting connections. Together, we can achieve even greater things, and we can’t wait to share the journey with you. Here’s to a new year of growth, innovation, and meaningful partnerships. Let’s make 2025 extraordinary! #BiohackingVillage

Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming healthcare in 2024, with applications ranging from clinical care to administrative efficiency and patient support. But their integration also comes with ethical, technical, and practical challenges. Stay tuned for an introduction and review of recent studies on LLMs' performance in medical reasoning and decision-making, shared by Jorge A., M.D., an Advisor and Volunteer with the Biohacking Village. We'll be posting weekly and are excited to engage with you in meaningful conversations about how these advancements impact us all as patients. Let's make a difference together! The following is one of the papers we will be taking a look at: https://lnkd.in/gAstcB4B #AIDoctor #AIPhysician #MedicalAI #Medicine #PatientSafety #PatientCare #Cybersecurity

Department of Homeland Security AI Risk: Why Should MDMs Care and What Should MDMs Know Continuing the Biohacking Village's dissection of the DHS Roles and Responsibilities Framework for AI in Critical Infrastructure, first let's start with why should MDMs care? 💡 Insight provided by Lacey Harbour Smith MS, RAC, MB(ASCP), volunteer and AI Advisor for the Biohacking Village.  ❣️ Important: Don't forget that medical devices fall within Healthcare and Public Health Sector, which is one of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors as defined by the US CISA and the DHS. We are not just subject to FDA's guidance and scrutiny.  ❓Navigating Uncertainty: With the evolving US regulatory landscape due to the change in the Administration and emerging risks, the Framework provides a much-needed guide to navigate complexities and ensure secure development that are backed by key industry leaders of major AI products – indicating customer led expectations. The Framework highlights critical risks that manufacturers must address: 💻  1. Attacks Using AI: AI-driven devices can be exploited by cybercriminals to compromise patient safety—like altering treatment algorithms or stealing sensitive data.  🎯 2. Attacks Targeting AI Systems: Vulnerabilities in AI-powered devices can lead to breaches or malfunctions, putting patients’ lives at risk.  🛠️ 3. Design and Implementation Failures: Flaws in AI models or improper deployment could result in device errors, misdiagnoses, or system failures during critical moments. Risk Levels for Medical Devices:  👉 Device-Level Risks: Failures in individual devices impacting patient care.  👉Sector Risks: Disruptions across healthcare networks or hospital systems.  👉Systemic Risks: Widespread issues stemming from interconnected devices and systems.  👉National Risks: Threats to public health on a large scale, e.g., cyberattacks on life-support systems.  🛂 Your Role: MDMs should adopt robust AI safety and security practices is not just smart—it’s essential and it is not going away. -Conduct thorough testing and validation. -Build secure-by-design systems. -Develop incident response plans for potential threats. -Meet Expectations: US Governmental customers and regulators will increasingly expect manufacturers to align with this Framework.  💫  Takeaway: Of course MDMs want to protect their devices and customers (including patients, HCPs, and HDOs) by addressing these AI risks - but there is static when determining the regulatory requirements and expectations regarding how these risks should be analyzed across the ecosystem on a greater scale than FDA's recognized consensus standards. Understanding the expectations of our customers and the tools they will leverage will provide smart MDMs a market advantage in addition to developing safe, secure, and reliable AI enabled products. #MedicalDevices #AI #CyberSecurity #PatientSafety #Innovation #RiskManagement #CriticalInfrastructure

🌍 It Takes a Village: Spotlighting the incredible work of practitioners driving cybersecurity innovation! 📖 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eMs_ptVV This paper provides an in-depth look at how collaboration, community-driven initiatives, and actionable strategies are making strides in tackling distractions and driving cyber initiatives forward. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their time, knowledge, and expertise to this project. Your insights are invaluable, and your dedication to advancing cybersecurity is truly inspiring! 🙌 👏 Please give a round of applause to individuals: Grace Menna, Winnona D., Sarah P., Janine Medina (Nina Alli), Isabella Wright, Nina Kollars, Duncan Woodbury, Gary C. Kessler, Steve Luczynski, Thomas VanNorman, CISSP, GICSP, Justin Montalbano, Catherine Terranova, Wesley Thurner, Savannah Lazzara, OSCP, Omar Santos, ⚔️ Barrett Darnell. We also invite the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense to explore this paper as a resource for ongoing discussions and strategies in the intersection of cybersecurity and public safety. Your leadership in shaping policy makes a lasting impact, and we’re excited to share these practitioner-driven insights with you. Thank you to DistrictCon and the Cyber Statecraft Initiative for leading this effort. Let’s continue to bridge gaps, build connections, and secure a safer future together! #Cybersecurity #Innovation #Collaboration #ItTakesAVillage #CyberInitiatives #ThankYou #

"It Takes a Village: Spotlighting Practitioner-Driven Cybersecurity Successes and Future Opportunities." This groundbreaking paper, highlights how Villages have evolved from grassroots hacker meetups to year-round operations providing critical expertise in cybersecurity and beyond. The Biohacking Village is proud to contribute alongside these incredible Villages: 🛰 Aerospace Village 🚗 Car Hacking Village ⚡ ICS VILLAGE 🛥️ Maritime Hacking Village 🔥 Red Team Village 🗳️ Voting Village Election Integrity Foundation For policymakers, there’s reference guide to better connect with the Villages' unique expertise. 📖 Read the full publication here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gK4tmK-k We believe collaboration is key to solving today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges. Huge thanks to DistrictCon and the Cyber Statecraft Initiative for leading this effort. Let’s keep building bridges between technical experts, policymakers, and the broader community!

Please join us in congratulating Sebastiaan Provost on their well-deserved promotion to Capture the Flag (CTF) Lead at the Biohacking Village! 🏆 He's dedication, expertise, and passion for pushing innovation have been truly inspiring. From tackling complex challenges to fostering collaboration within the team, Seb has demonstrated exactly what it takes to lead in this fast-paced role. As the new CTF Lead, Seb will spearhead engaging, thought-provoking challenges that not only test skills but also drive awareness and learning in the evolving field of cybersecurity and healthcare. We can't wait to see how he will level up the game (literally and figuratively)! Let's give Sebastaain a big round of applause. Congratulations! 🥳 #Congratulations #Leadership #BiohackingVillage #CaptureTheFlag #Cybersecurity #CTFLead

The International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC has issued a set of "rules of engagement" for hackers in conflicts. These guidelines call for a focus on protecting civilians, critical infrastructure, and healthcare systems in the age of cyberwarfare. This move sparks important conversations: How do we uphold ethical boundaries in cyberspace during conflicts? What role do organizations, governments, and cybersecurity professionals play in enforcing these rules? As we face this interconnected world where cyberattacks can disrupt power grids, hospitals, and access to clean water, the stakes have never been higher.  🧠 Brain thoughts? 🧠 Do you think these rules will have a meaningful impact? Can ethical hacking coexist within the chaos of conflict? Full article: https://lnkd.in/gwAU57Tc #Cybersecurity #EthicalHacking #RedCross #RulesOfEngagement #DigitalEthics #Hackers

“As clinical research teams and healthcare systems become more interconnected, measuring how cybersecurity incidents translate to patient-outcomes will be key to align multi-disciplinary efforts around patient safety, as well as justify resource allocation to cybersecurity and incident response." -Jorge A., Physician and Innovator of Healthcare and Cybersecurity Integration. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/gipgikUq #Cybersecurity #Healthcare #PatientSafety #IncidentResponse