HITEQ Skill Builder Series: Ready for Anything: Cyber Preparedness for Health Centers

Act & Apply: Building Your Health Center Incident Response Strategy

Session Description: This training provided health center leaders and IT staff with the knowledge and tools needed to plan, facilitate, and evaluate effective tabletop exercises focused on emergency preparedness and cybersecurity incident response. Participants learned how to design realistic, scenario-driven exercises — such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, and system outages — that test their organization's readiness and expose gaps in response plans, communication protocols, and recovery procedures. Attendees left with actionable templates and facilitation strategies they can immediately apply to strengthen their organization's cyber resilience and emergency preparedness posture.

Series Description: 
This learning pathway is a structured series designed to equip health center staff with the knowledge and skills needed to protect their organization from cyber threats. Moving beyond basic security measures, this progression covers the full spectrum of cyber preparedness—from identifying vulnerabilities and understanding common attack vectors to developing incident response plans. Participants will engage in practical use cases and interactive sessions to build a robust defense strategy, ensuring their health center is resilient, prepared, and ready for anything in today's digital landscape.