Hospital Cybersecurity

This series provides a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity in healthcare, exploring organizational strategies, technical defenses, and risk management practices to safeguard data, operations, and trust.


About these Courses

The Hospital Cybersecurity series provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding, managing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks within healthcare organizations. Through real-world examples, technical insights, and strategic guidance, this series equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to strengthen enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs, protect sensitive data, and foster a culture of vigilance and compliance.

The first course in the series, Hospital Cybersecurity for Leadership and Staff, emphasizes the organizational and compliance aspects of cybersecurity. It explores the critical role of enterprise-wide programs, highlights the vulnerabilities inherent in healthcare systems, and underscores how effective cybersecurity governance enhances trust, ethical conduct, and adherence to regulatory standards.

The second course, Hospital Cybersecurity for IT Professionals, advances into the technical domain of cybersecurity, offering a deeper exploration of system vulnerabilities, cyberattack methods, and technical defenses. Learners gain practical understanding of risk management, incident response, and countermeasures designed to safeguard hospital information systems, patient privacy, and operational continuity.

Together, these courses deliver an integrated approach to cybersecurity—bridging policy and practice, strategy and technology—to help healthcare professionals proactively defend against evolving digital threats and ensure the safety of both data and patients.

Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Compliance Officers, Finance Professionals, Healthcare Networks, Healthcare Providers, Hospital Leadership, Hospital Staff, IT Professionals, Software Developers, Software Vendors


Basic Courses

Hospital Cybersecurity for Leadership and Staff
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This course explains the creation and functions of cybersecurity measures to hospital leadership and operations departments that partner with compliance programs.

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Hospital Cybersecurity for IT Professionals
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This course teaches how to respond to cyberattacks through risk management and mitigation strategies, technical countermeasures, and an understanding of hospital IT systems.

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FAQs

Who should take the Hospital Cybersecurity Series

Compliance officers, financial officers, hospital leadership, IT professionals, software developers, healthcare professionals, and software vendors should consider taking these courses. The Hospital Cybersecurity for Leadership and Staff course is designed for a broader audience, whereas the Hospital Cybersecurity for IT Professionals is designed specifically for IT professionals. Learners should take the course is most relevant to their role.

How does the Hospital Cybersecurity series complement other CITI Program courses?

Given the shared topics of patient privacy and confidentiality, these courses dovetail nicely with CITI Program’s other courses on HIPAA Basics for Healthcare Professionals and HIPAA and HITECH for Business Associates.

How long will each module take to complete?

The modules vary in length, depending upon the learner’s familiarity with the topic. Typically, a module will take 30-40 minutes to complete.

Are these courses eligible for continuing medical education credits?

These courses do not currently have CE/CME credits available.