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: 2/17/2026 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 II: A Practical Guide to Standards-Based Data Exchange in Health Centers

Session Description: As health centers navigate the promise and peril of data exchange, a foundational understanding of standards-based exchange is crucial. This session will demystify what it is, why it matters, and what it makes possible for your organization. Join subject matter experts to discuss how to assess and deploy these new technologies to be ready for the future of healthcare. This session is part of a larger Skill Builder Series, "Ready for Anything: Cyber Preparedness for Health Centers," that can lead you to earning a digital badge.

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