Certificate
Medical Device Cybersecurity & IoMT Specialist
A 12-credit certificate for biomedical and IT staff who secure networked medical devices. You start with how connected devices talk on hospital networks, then learn risk assessment, security documentation such as MDS2 forms and device inventory. Next comes network segmentation, wireless security and hardening of older systems. The final course covers incident response, patch management and regulatory guidance. Coursework is vendor-neutral.
Outcomes
What you will be able to do
- 01Map how medical devices connect to hospital networks
- 02Assess device risk and keep an accurate inventory
- 03Segment and harden networks and devices
- 04Respond to incidents and manage patches within regulatory guidance
Careers
Where graduates work
- Medical device security specialist
- Clinical engineering IT analyst
- Healthcare network technician
Curriculum
Term 2
Risk Assessment, MDS2 and Inventory
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of medical device risk assessment methodologies, the critical role of security documentation (MDS2), and effective inventory management in the context of healthcare cybersecurity.
Segmentation, Wireless and Hardening
This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for securing medical devices and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) through robust network segmentation, wireless security, and system hardening techniques. Students will learn to design, implement, and maintain secure healthcare technology environments.
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