Security for the Health Sector
Safeguarding Patient Data and Ensuring HIPAA Compliance.
The healthcare sector manages highly sensitive Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), making it a prime target for cyber attacks. This module covers the critical security practices required to protect patient privacy, ensure HIPAA compliance, and secure medical devices and systems.
Protecting Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI)
Understanding the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability for patient data.
Learning best practices for securely handling, storing, and transmitting ePHI.
Recognizing the consequences of data breaches, including legal penalties and loss of patient trust.
HIPAA Security Rule Explained
An overview of the key requirements of the HIPAA Security Rule.
Understanding the administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that must be in place to protect ePHI.
Your role and responsibilities in maintaining HIPAA compliance within the organization.
Common Threats in Healthcare
Defending against ransomware attacks that can cripple hospital operations.
Preventing data breaches that expose sensitive patient records.
Understanding and mitigating security vulnerabilities in connected medical devices (IoMT - Internet of Medical Things).