Training Course on Guardian Health: Cybersecurity In Healthcare Systems Training Course

Module 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals in Healthcare
Learning Objectives:
Understand the core concepts of cybersecurity.
Explore the unique challenges in protecting healthcare systems.
Subtopics:
Cybersecurity principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad)
Why healthcare is a prime target for cyberattacks
Types of cyber threats: ransomware, phishing, insider threats, DDoS attacks
Impact of cyber incidents on patient safety and trust
Case Studies / Exercises:
Case: Ransomware attack on a hospital network
Exercise: Identifying vulnerabilities in participants’ organizations

Module 2: Healthcare Data Protection and Privacy
Learning Objectives:
Learn strategies for protecting sensitive patient data.
Understand the role of encryption, authentication, and access controls.
Subtopics:
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and data storage vulnerabilities
Encryption and secure data transmission methods
Identity and access management in healthcare systems
Data privacy frameworks: HIPAA, GDPR, and other international standards
Case Studies / Exercises:
Case: Data breach in a healthcare organization
Practical: Role-playing an access control policy design

Module 3: Risk Management and Cyber Incident Response
Learning Objectives:
Apply risk management practices to healthcare cybersecurity.
Develop incident response plans for healthcare organizations.
Subtopics:
Risk assessment frameworks and tools
Identifying and prioritizing threats and vulnerabilities
Incident response planning: detection, containment, recovery, and lessons learned
Business continuity planning and disaster recovery
Case Studies / Exercises:
Case: Cyber incident response in a large hospital system
Simulation: Developing a step-by-step incident response plan

Module 4: Cybersecurity Regulations, Standards, and Compliance
Learning Objectives:
Understand the legal and regulatory environment for healthcare cybersecurity.
Explore compliance strategies for national and international standards.
Subtopics:
Overview of healthcare cybersecurity regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)
Medical device cybersecurity and IoT in healthcare
Auditing and monitoring compliance in healthcare IT systems
Building accountability frameworks for cybersecurity governance
Case Studies / Exercises:
Case: Regulatory penalties for non-compliance in healthcare organizations
Group activity: Designing a compliance checklist for a hospital IT system

Module 5: Building Cyber Resilience in Healthcare Organizations
Learning Objectives:
Create a culture of cybersecurity awareness across healthcare staff.
Design long-term strategies for resilience and innovation.
Subtopics:
Cybersecurity awareness training for healthcare staff
Role of leadership in building a cyber-resilient organization
Leveraging emerging technologies: AI, blockchain, and predictive analytics for cybersecurity
Future challenges and innovations in healthcare cybersecurity
Case Studies / Exercises:
Case: Hospital-wide cybersecurity awareness campaign
Capstone Project: Developing a cybersecurity strategy and roadmap for participants’ organizations