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Comprehensive Organizational Security Policies-ADHICS

This course provides a detailed overview of essential security policies within an organization. It covers a wide range of topics including information security, human resources, and third-party management to ensure a secure and compliant operational environment.

10 minutesEnglishCompliance16 AED

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About this course

Course overview

This course teaches the foundational security policies required to maintain the operations of an organization securely. It emphasizes the importance of compliance and provides guidelines for safeguarding information, assets, and personnel.

Target audience

This training is intended for all organizational users, including management and IT professionals, responsible for implementing and maintaining security policies.

Learning objectives

  • Identify key components of information security policies.

  • Apply human resource security guidelines effectively.

  • Manage information assets in compliance with policy standards.

  • Implement access control mechanisms appropriately.

  • Recognize the importance of operational security.

  • Enforce communication usage security measures.

  • Develop strategies for third-party security management.

  • Integrate secure system acquisition practices.

Module breakdown

  • Module 1 — Introduction and Information Security Policies: This module introduces the importance of baseline security policies and covers information security principles.

  • Module 2 — Human Resources and Information Asset Management: This module focuses on HR security as well as the management and protection of information assets within the organization.

  • Module 3 — Physical, Environmental and Access Security Policies: This module covers physical, environmental, and access control measures essential for securing facilities and information systems.

  • Module 4 — Operational and Communication Security: This module details operations security measures and guidelines for electronic communication usage within the organization.

  • Module 5 — Health Information and Third-Party Security Policies: This module explores policies related to healthcare information security and managing third-party collaborations securely.

  • Module 6 — Clean Desk Policy Overview: Learn the essential practices for maintaining a clean desk policy to protect sensitive information in healthcare settings. This module covers the importance of organized workspaces, proper data disposal, device security, and the integral role of every employee in compliance.

  • Module 7 — System Security and Policy Integration: This module highlights the importance of secure system acquisition, development, and the integration of security sub-policies.

  • Module 8 — Introduction to Security Incident Management: Understand the importance of managing security incidents and the roles of personnel involved., Role of CSIRT and Incident Documentation: Learn about the CSIRT's function and the importance of detailed incident documentation and classification., and Response Levels: Explore the classification levels of security incidents and their impact on response strategies., Incident Response Processes and Escalation: Dive into the processes for incident management, including response timelines and escalation protocols.

  • Module 9 — Information Systems Continuity and Resilience: Discover the continuity policies and planning needed to maintain and secure information systems.

  • Module 10 — Comprehensive Cybersecurity and Information Security Overview: Roles & Acknowledgments, and Awareness of workforce within ADHICS.

  • Module 11 — Role-Based Responsibilities in Healthcare Security: Explore the specific responsibilities of various team roles in maintaining cybersecurity and data integrity within a healthcare organization.

Key topics covered

  • Module 12 — Understanding Patient Consent: Explore the principles, types, and importance of patient consent in healthcare, covering ethical practices and communication strategies for ensuring informed decision-making and trust between patients and healthcare providers.


Key topics covered

  • Baseline Security Policies

  • Information Security High-Level Policy

  • Human Resource Security

  • Information Assets Management

  • Physical and Environmental Security

  • Access Control Measures

  • Data Privacy & Cloud Security

  • Operations Security

  • Clear Desk & Clear Screen Policy

  • Electronic Communication Guidelines

  • Health Information Security-Exchange- patient consents etc.

  • Third Party Security Policies

  • Secure System Acquisition

Delivery format

The course is delivered via video-based narration covering 24 slides with an assessment at the end for knowledge validation.

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Introduction and Information Security Policies

    This module introduces the importance of baseline security policies and covers information security principles.

    1 minutes

  2. 2

    Human Resources and Information Asset Management

    This module focuses on HR security as well as the management and protection of information assets within the organization.

    2 minutes

  3. 3

    Environmental and Access Security Policies

    This module covers physical, environmental, and access control measures essential for securing facilities and information systems.

    2 minutes

  4. 4

    Operational and Communication Security

    This module details operations security measures and guidelines for electronic communication usage within the organization.

    2 minutes

  5. 5

    Health Information and Third-Party Security Policies

    This module explores policies related to healthcare information security and managing third-party collaborations securely.

    2 minutes

  6. 6

    Clear Desk & Screen Policy

    Participants will learn best practices for organizing workspaces, secure data disposal, and the collective responsibility of all staff to adhere to this policy. By understanding these principles, employees will enhance their contribution to data security and organizational compliance.

    6 minutes

  7. 7

    Information Security Incident policy Guidelines

    Understand the importance of managing security incidents and the roles of personnel involved.

    4 minutes

  8. 8

    Information Systems Continuity and Resilience

    Discover the continuity policies and planning needed to maintain and secure information systems.

    2 minutes

  9. 9

    Software System Security

    This module highlights the importance of secure system acquisition, development, and the integration of security sub-policies.

    1 minutes

  10. 10

    Policy Acknowledgments & Summary

    Participants will explore the roles and responsibilities required to protect sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance within the organization.

    8 minutes

  11. 11

    Roles & Responsibilities Within ADHICS

    This is an overview of the role-based responsibilities critical to maintaining security and compliance within healthcare organizations. Participants will learn about the distinct duties of clinical staff, IT personnel, administrative staff, and management in safeguarding patient information and ensuring system integrity.

    5 minutes

  12. 12

    Patient Consent Guidelines

    Understand the fundamental principles of patient consent in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making and ethical practices. This covers types of consent, the responsibilities of healthcare providers, and practical tips for ensuring clear communication and maintaining confidentiality.

    8 minutes

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