Cybersecurity and AI in Healthcare LeadershipCornell Certificate Program

Cybersecurity is a critical concern in healthcare, and understanding the threats, actors, and trends shaping the field is essential. In this course, you will examine the evolving cybersecurity landscape in healthcare and learn how cyber threats intersect with patient data systems, connected technologies, and organizational operations. You'll explore how governance structures, regulatory obligations, and third-party relationships influence cybersecurity strategy while evaluating the privacy, legal, and operational risks associated with digital health technologies.

Through practical exercises and applied examples, you will learn how to identify cyber threats, analyze the risks and benefits of patient data and information management systems, and assess organizational responsibilities for protecting sensitive information. You'll also consider the growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare and its implications for cybersecurity risk, innovation, and oversight.

By the end of this course, you will be prepared to anticipate potential threats, evaluate systemic cybersecurity risks, and apply strategies that help protect patient data, healthcare systems, and organizational operations.

Protecting healthcare organizations from cybercrime is essential in today's digital environment. In this course, you will explore how common cyberattacks — including ransomware, fraud, and AI-enabled threats — target healthcare systems and learn practical approaches for strengthening cyber hygiene and defensive strategies. You'll examine how layered security practices and proactive planning can reduce vulnerabilities and help organizations respond more effectively when incidents occur.

Through applied exercises and real-world examples, you will develop strategies for preventing and responding to ransomware attacks, mitigating fraud risks, and strengthening cybersecurity defenses across healthcare environments. You'll also discover how to anticipate emerging threats and implement best practices that support stronger protection of patient data and critical systems.

By the end of this course, you will be prepared to recognize cybercrime threats, respond effectively to incidents, and apply practical cybersecurity practices that enhance resilience across healthcare organizations.

You are required to have completed the following course or have equivalent experience before taking this course:

• Managing Cybersecurity and AI Risks in Healthcare

Real-world healthcare cyberattacks offer critical lessons for protecting organizations and patient data. In this course, you will examine case studies of major cyber incidents to understand how healthcare organizations respond to attacks and what factors influence successful outcomes. You'll analyze how vulnerabilities emerge across healthcare systems and explore strategies organizations use to mitigate risk, strengthen governance, and improve incident response.

Through this case-based approach, you will evaluate ransomware incidents, breaches of sensitive health data, and risks associated with third-party vendors, supply chains, and operational technologies. You'll also examine how accountability, risk management practices, and organizational decision making shape responses to cyber incidents.

By the end of this course, you will be prepared to assess cyber incidents, make informed decisions during breaches, and apply strategies that strengthen cybersecurity resilience while protecting patients and healthcare operations.

You are required to have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience before taking this course:

• Managing Cybersecurity and AI Risks in Healthcare
• Defending Against Cybercrime in Healthcare

AI is transforming healthcare, offering powerful benefits and posing significant risks across diagnosis, treatment, research, and public health. In this course, you will explore how healthcare organizations can leverage AI to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency while managing potential risks such as bias, data misuse, and unintended consequences. You'll examine ethical, safety, and privacy considerations and learn strategies and guardrails for responsible AI implementation.

Through practical examples and applied exercises, you will evaluate how AI impacts decision making, regulatory compliance, and organizational practices. You'll explore methods to integrate patient safety, data protection, and ethical principles into AI initiatives, ensuring innovation aligns with responsible healthcare governance.

By the end of the course, you will be prepared to integrate patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical principles into decision making, leveraging AI's benefits while safeguarding patients, data, and organizational integrity.

You are required to have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience before taking this course:

• Managing Cybersecurity and AI Risks in Healthcare
• Defending Against Cybercrime in Healthcare
• Analyzing Data Breaches and AI-Driven Cyber Incidents

Symposium sessions feature two days of live, highly interactive virtual Zoom sessions that will explore today's most pressing topics. The AI Symposium offers you a unique opportunity to engage in real-time conversations with peers and experts from the Cornell community and beyond. Using the context of your own experiences, you will take part in reflections and small-group discussions to build on the skills and knowledge you have gained from your courses.

Join us for the next Symposium, in which we'll share experiences from across the industry, inspiring real-time conversations about best practices, innovation, and the future of AI. You will support your coursework by applying your knowledge and experiences to some of the most pressing topics and trends in the field. By participating in relevant and engaging discussions, you will discover a variety of perspectives and build connections with your fellow participants from across a variety of industries.

All sessions are held on Zoom.

Future dates are subject to change. You may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending Symposium sessions is not required to successfully complete any certificate program. Once enrolled in your courses, you will receive information about upcoming events. Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request.