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Jeff Tully, MD

Co-Director, Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity

Jeff Tully, MD

Dr. Jeff Tully is a security researcher specializing in the intersection of medical technology and patient safety. His work has explored vulnerabilities in 911 infrastructure, the exploitation of HL7 protocols, and simulations of compromised medical devices, with his findings showcased at RSA-C, DEF CON, Black Hat, and covered by national media. He is the co-director of the UC San Diego Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity (CHC) and a co-founder of the CyberMed Summit, a clinically-focused healthcare cybersecurity conference. In his day job as an anesthesiologist, he focuses on ensuring optimal oxygen delivery to tissues, combining his medical expertise with a passion for safeguarding healthcare systems.