Cyber Security in Healthcare Certificate

From electronic medical records to virtual patient care delivery, healthcare’s digital transformation comes with consumer benefits and new security challenges. Master the protocols, posture and privacy controls to keep Protected Health Information (PHI) safe through the Cyber Security in Healthcare certificate.

Enroll

Certificate Overview

As the healthcare landscape evolves, the digitization of patient information and care delivery requires a stronger security infrastructure. Designed for entry-level healthcare and cyber security professionals, the Cyber Security in Healthcare certificate develops your ability to assess, respond to and prevent cyber vulnerabilities. 

Through hands-on coursework and case studies, you will gain a new understanding of the healthcare delivery landscape, master healthcare information regulation and advance your knowledge to reduce the risk of cyber incidents within health organizations. 

Enroll

Modality

100% Online


Estimated Time to Complete

14 Weeks*

*Students have up to one year to complete the certificate from the time of registration.


Tuition: $5,000 with a 10% discount if you pay in full


Instructor

Eric Nielsen

Career Projections

33

PERCENT

Projected employment growth for information security analysts by 2030 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021)

$76,877

AVERAGE BASE SALARY

For cyber security professionals (Payscale, 2022)

3.5

MILLION

Projected number of unfilled cyber security jobs globally by 2025 (Cybersecurity Ventures, 2021)

Certificate Outcomes

By diving deep into the digital infrastructure of our healthcare system, your Cyber Security in Healthcare certificate will prepare you to: 

  • Evaluate the organizational and financial components of healthcare delivery and systems.
  • Analyze healthcare data management, standards and terminology.
  • Define healthcare stakeholders and the role of third-party partners.
  • Master healthcare information regulation, information risk decision-making and the importance of third-party risk management.
  • Assess the phases and effectiveness of incident response and understand the successful elements of managing privacy events.
  • Develop and implement the tactics and techniques of a successful information security program.
  • Reduce the risk of a cyber security incident or breach to healthcare organizations.

Explore Our Other Certificates

A globe with a padlock indicating encrypted geo-tagging data.

Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security

Learn More
A laptop screen with a password field containing asterisks.

Cloud Security and Governance

Learn More
Cell phone conducting thumbprint identification scan.

Cyber Governance and Risk Management

Learn More
An icon of a grid with a lock in the center inside of a circle

Ethical Hacking

Learn More

REQUEST INFORMATION

Bachelor’s degree or work equivalent required.
By submitting this form, I agree to be contacted via email, phone, or text to learn more about the programs at San Diego State University.