Cyber Security & Data Privacy in Healthcare.

Catalog description

Students examine cybersecurity principles essential for protecting sensitive patient information in healthcare environments. Topics may include encryption, data integrity, threat detection, risk management strategies, and regulatory frameworks such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Students analyze common security risks including data breaches and ransomware attacks and evaluate ethical and legal implications of safeguarding patient data. Students apply case studies to assess best practices for maintaining trust, ensuring compliance, and strengthening healthcare system security. Prerequisite: ABMS 5301 , ABMS 5302 , ABMS 5303 & ABMS 5304 .