HITEQ Health Center Cybersecurity Defender Against the Dark Web

Health Centers are being inundated by an unprecedented surge in cybersecurity incidents that are having detrimental effects on healthcare worldwide. New, sophisticated threats seem to appear on a daily basis. Most importantly, these threats are primarily being targeted and spread through end users (vs health IT systems) through social engineering and phishing attack methods. 

Healthcare cybersecurity is the ultimate team sport. The responsibility goes beyond the IT staff and includes front and back office staff, doctors and nurses, patients, executives, and the board of directors. These resources are directed at all levels of the healthcare organization so that they may be proactive and aware and help to defend Health Centers against the Dark Web.

Take some time to read through some of the articles on this page and then fill out the submission form on the right and you will be rewarded with a Health Center Defender Against the Dark Web badge! This is an official badge that is submitted by the HITEQ Center as a proof of completion to the blockchain. Your credentials can be added to profiles such as LinkedIn and verified through accreditation services such as Accredible and Open Badge.

 

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

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Event date: 3/3/2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Export event
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HITEQ Skill Builder Series: Ready for Anything: Cyber Preparedness for Health Centers

Use Case III: AI in the Health Center – Implications and Considerations

Session Description: This training explores the growing role of artificial intelligence in health center operations, with a focus on both the opportunities and risks AI presents. Topics include an overview of AI applications in clinical and administrative workflows, AI-driven cybersecurity threats facing health centers, and practical strategies for defense. A live demonstration of AI-powered phishing generation and detection will illustrate how attackers can use AI to craft highly convincing, targeted phishing emails — and how the same technology can be leveraged to identify and neutralize these threats in real time. The session will also address responsible AI governance, workforce readiness, vendor risk considerations, and alignment with HIPAA, Healthcare and Public Health Cybersecurity Performance Goals, and other federal compliance frameworks relevant to health centers.

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.

Health Center Defender Against the Dark Web Badge Confirmation