HIPAA Security Certification Training:
Certified HIPAA Security Specialist™ (CHSS) Course Outline

HIPAA Security Certification Training(CHSS)

Available in Private Class Only.

You’re in for a very informative, energy-packed few days which will leave you energized and confident in your ability to share your new-found HIPAA knowledge! Below is what you could expect to gain from our HIPAA Training.

Once we receive your tuition, we send your books to you. Also included is breakfast, lunch and snack everyday.

"Alan is both an expert in security and in training - a rare combination in the security field. Well worth the time and money."
Justin Morgan
D2Hawkeye

"This course is excellent for anyone responsible for security of information and systems. I really benefited from the course and will definitely be able to apply it for future use."
Felicia Burks
U.S. Army

Day One
Lesson covered: 4
Book used: Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP)

Lesson 4: HIPAA Security Rule

  • Threats
  • Definition and Terminology
    • Security
    • Security Services
    • Security Mechanisms
  • Security Rules
    • Categories of Safeguards
    • Implementation Specifications
    • Approach and Philosophy
    • Security Principles
  • Administrative Safeguards
  • Physical Safeguards
  • Technical Safeguards
  • Organizational Requirements
  • Policies and Procedures, and Documentation Standards
  • Electronic Signatures (proposed rule)

Day Two
Lesson(s) covered: 2,3,4,5,6
Book used: Certified HIPAA Security Specialist™ (CHSS™)

Lesson 2: Administrative Safeguards

  • Administrative Safeguards
  • Security Management Process
  • Assigned Security Responsibility
  • Workforce Security
  • Information Access Management
  • Security Awareness and Training
  • Security Incident Procedures
  • Contingency Plan
  • Evaluation
  • Business Associate Contracts Standard

Lesson 3: Physical Safeguards

  • Requirements
  • Facility Access Controls
  • Workstation Use
  • Workstation Security
  • Device and Media Controls
  • Physical Safeguards Review

Lesson 4: Technical Safeguards (Part I)

  • Requirements
  • Access Control
  • Audit Controls
  • Integrity
  • Person or Entity Authentication
  • Transmission Security
  • TCP/IP Network Infrastructure
  • Firewall Systems
  • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
  • Wireless Transmission Security
  • Encryption
  • Kerberos Authentication
  • Overview of Windows XP Security

Lesson 5: Digital Signatures & Certificates

  • Requirements
  • Digital Signatures
  • Digital Certificates
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • Solution Alternatives

Lesson 6: Security Policy

  • Threat, Risk Management and Policy
  • ISO 17799 and BS 7799 Security Standards
  • Security Policy Considerations
  • Sample Security Policies