Cybersecurity and AI in Healthcare Leadership

• Executive and senior leadership at healthcare or healthcare-adjacent organizations; e.g., C-suite leaders such as CEO, COO, CIO, CTO, CISO, Chief Data Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Privacy Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer
• Board members and directors responsible for organizational oversight, governance, and risk management within healthcare organizations
• Legal and regulatory professionals, including general counsel, assistant general counsel, and advisors focused on cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance
• Technology and security leaders, such as directors and VPs of cybersecurity, information security, IT, and crisis or incident response
• Data and technical professionals, including data scientists, analysts, and computer scientists working with healthcare data or AI applications
• Strategy and consulting professionals with a focus on digital transformation, cybersecurity, or emerging technologies in healthcare
• Risk, compliance, and privacy professionals responsible for governance, regulatory adherence, and enterprise risk management
• Public sector stakeholders, including regulators and policymakers shaping healthcare, data, and AI policy

• Cybersecurity and AI in Healthcare Leadership Certificate from Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
• 48 Professional Development Hours (4.8 CEUs)

As healthcare becomes increasingly digital, the sector faces growing cybersecurity threats that put patient data, critical systems, and organizational operations at risk. At the same time, artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare delivery, creating new opportunities for innovation alongside emerging security, privacy, and governance challenges. Healthcare leaders and professionals must be prepared to understand these risks and implement strategies that protect patients, data, and organizations in an evolving digital landscape.

Throughout this certificate program, you will explore how cybersecurity threats and AI-driven technologies are reshaping healthcare. You will learn how cyberattacks — such as ransomware, fraud, and AI-enabled threats — target healthcare organizations and how digital health systems, connected medical devices, and operational technologies can introduce vulnerabilities. You’ll also examine how cybersecurity decisions intersect with governance, regulatory compliance, and legal responsibility, helping you understand how organizations can balance innovation with the need to protect sensitive data and critical systems.

Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, you will develop the ability to recognize cyber threats, evaluate vulnerabilities, and assess how organizations should respond to data breaches and cyber incidents. By examining real healthcare cyberattacks, you’ll gain insight into what contributed to both successful and unsuccessful responses as well as how organizations can strengthen their defenses. By the end of the program, you’ll be prepared to anticipate emerging threats, make informed decisions during cyber incidents, and implement strategies that enhance cybersecurity resilience while supporting responsible innovation in healthcare.

The courses in this certificate program are required to be completed in the order that they appear.

This program includes two years of free access to the AI Symposium!

These highly interactive virtual events span multiple days and explore today’s most pressing topics. Symposium offers exclusive opportunities to engage in real-time discussions with your eCornell community, applying insights from your courses to real-world scenarios. Through reflections and small-group discussions, you’ll deepen your learning, broaden your perspective, and expand your professional network.

Symposium events are held throughout the year, providing ongoing opportunities to stay engaged, gain fresh perspectives, and strengthen your skills. Once enrolled, you’ll receive access to the Symposium networking site and details about upcoming sessions. You can participate in as many as you’d like to make the most of your experience, though attendance is not required to complete your program.