Cybersecurity

This course provides the IT professional with the required knowledge to adequately traverse the vastness of the Healthcare IT environment. In this course students will be introduced to the U.S. health care system and explore career opportunities within the health information profession. The health record is dissected and its many components are carefully reviewed. Students will have the opportunity to examine various formats of the medical record and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR). Students will cover medical terminologies and classification systems and an overview of the basics of reimbursement systems.

This course covers basic security principles; compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography. It also covers mobile device security, cyber-attacks and defenses, and recent developments and emerging trends in information security, such as virtualization.

Security and AI Concepts introduces the principles and practices required to secure artificial intelligence systems within modern cybersecurity environments. Students explore AI models, data security, threat modeling, and security controls used to protect AI technologies and their underlying data. The course also examines AI-enabled attacks, monitoring and incident analysis, and the use of AI tools to support security operations. In addition, students review governance, ethical considerations, and regulatory frameworks related to the responsible use of artificial intelligence while preparing for the CompTIA SecAI+ certification exam. 

Cybersecurity specialists working in the Healthcare field must have a thorough knowledge of the Electronic Medical Record System (EMRS) and the Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (IACAP).  As medical records continue to transition into electronic forms, the Healthcare IT profession needs to be aware of how the data is used and stored by software. Additionally, the Healthcare IT professional needs to be able to assess the entire IT system and ensure that the system is hardened against attack while meeting industry accreditation and certification standards.

Ethical Hacking introduces the principles and practices of ethical hacking and penetration testing used to evaluate and improve organizational cybersecurity defenses. Students examine common attack methods, threat actors, and vulnerabilities affecting modern information systems. Students explore defensive strategies and security controls used to detect and mitigate cyber threats. The course provides experience identifying security weaknesses and recommending remediation strategies.