HIPAA/Security Awareness Training (Onboarding and Annual)
Kevin R Thompson Overview:
HIPAA/Security Awareness Training - Overview
HIPAA/Security Awareness Training ensures that employees understand how to protect sensitive patient health information (PHI/ePHI) and comply with HIPAA regulations. This training is required for onboarding new employees and conducted annually to reinforce privacy, security, and breach prevention best practices
Why you should Attend:
This course is essential for anyone handling patient data, ensuring security awareness, and maintaining HIPAA compliance in healthcare organizations.
- Avoid costly HIPAA violations and data breaches
- Enhance security awareness to protect patient information
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations through onboarding and annual training
Areas Covered in the Session:
- HIPAA Compliance Requirements - Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules
- Security Best Practices - Phishing awareness, password management, and access controls
- Incident Response & Reporting - Steps to identify and respond to security incidents
- Regulatory Enforcement & Penalties - Understanding fines and consequences for non-compliance
Who Will Benefit:
- Healthcare & Medical Staff
- GRC Managers and Analysts
- Compliance Officers
- IT & Cybersecurity Teams
- HR & Training Teams
Speaker Profile
Kevin R. Thompson is an experienced GRC (Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance) and HITRUST Consulting Specialist with over a decade of expertise in enhancing organizations' cybersecurity and compliance frameworks. With certifications including CCSFP (Certified HITRUST CSF Practitioner) and CHSPA (Certified HIPAA Security Professional), Kevin has a proven track record of leading high-impact projects across various regulatory landscapes such as HIPAA, SOC, FEDRAMP, PCI, GDPR, and NIST.
Kevin's career spans roles as a vCISO Support Manager at Sunstone Secure, where he directed comprehensive cybersecurity initiatives, and as a GRC/HITRUST Manager at Cognizant, where he oversaw HITRUST certification and compliance projects. His proficiency in leveraging AI tools like Google Gemini and ChatGPT has empowered him to craft robust policies, training materials, and KPI presentations that align regulatory requirements with business objectives.
With strong skills in risk management, policy development, and audit processes, Kevin brings a wealth of experience in corporate governance, incident response, and data privacy. His deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, combined with his ability to drive operational efficiency and mitigate risks, makes him an expert in delivering impactful training and consultancy in governance and compliance.
Certifications:
Certified HITRUST CSF Practitioner (CCSFP)
Certified HIPAA Security Professional Accelerated (CHSPA)
Core Competencies:
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Policy Development & Corporate Governance
Incident Response & Audit Processes