ADHICS: Securing Healthcare Information

Course overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Abu Dhabi Healthcare Information and Cyber Security Standard (ADHICS), which is vital for ensuring information security and cybersecurity in the healthcare sector. Participants will learn the framework's scope, regulatory requirements, and compliance measures essential for guarding against potential threats to healthcare information.

Target audience

This training is for healthcare professionals, IT managers in healthcare settings, and compliance officers in Abu Dhabi's healthcare organizations.

Learning objectives

• Identify the purpose and goals of the ADHICS framework.

• Apply ADHICS standards to different healthcare entities.

• Recognize key regulatory requirements for data management under ADHICS.

• Analyze the consequences of non-compliance with ADHICS.

• Implement risk-based controls to enhance cybersecurity.

• Establish governance and accountability frameworks within healthcare organizations.

Module breakdown

• Module 1 — Introduction to ADHICS: Explore the goals and importance of the Abu Dhabi Healthcare Information and Cyber Security Standard (ADHICS) in maintaining cybersecurity within the healthcare sector.

• Module 2 — Scope and Applicability of ADHICS: Understand which entities within the healthcare ecosystem are covered by ADHICS and the importance of extending standards to cloud service providers and IT vendors.

• Module 3 — Regulatory Requirements under ADHICS: Learn about the key regulatory requirements under ADHICS including governance, risk management, and data protection practices essential for healthcare data management.

• Module 4 — Compliance and Enforcement of ADHICS: Discuss the importance of compliance with ADHICS, the consequences of non-compliance, and best practices for maintaining compliance across healthcare organizations.

Key topics covered

• ADHICS goals and importance

• Healthcare data confidentiality, integrity, and availability

• Entities covered by ADHICS

• Regulatory requirements: governance and risk management

• Data protection and encryption practices

• Compliance documentation and audit preparation

• Third-party and cloud security measures

Delivery format

The course consists of narrated video content over six slides, divided into four modules. Each module ends with a short quiz to assess comprehension and provide evidence of learning for compliance purposes.