Advanced Healthcare Cybersecurity Certification
DNV’s Advanced Healthcare Cybersecurity Certification (AHCC) helps organizations proactively manage cyber risks, protect sensitive patient data, and strengthen the resilience of their digital infrastructure all while demonstrating a leadership commitment to safe, secure, and compliant healthcare delivery.
Advanced Healthcare Cybersecurity Certification
Cybersecurity challenges in healthcare
The healthcare sector has become one of the most targeted industries for cyberattacks. Facing threats ranging from ransomware and phishing to vulnerabilities in connected medical devices, cyber threats can disrupt care, compromise patient safety, and expose sensitive data. With regulatory bodies escalating their cybersecurity expectations and public trust hinging on the security of digital infrastructure, a robust cybersecurity strategy has been indispensable. Ensuring safe and sustainable healthcare delivery now mandates an unwavering commitment to proactive cybersecurity measures.
Common threats include:
- Ransomware attacks that lock down critical systems and delay patient care.
- Phishing and social engineering schemes.
- Vulnerabilities in medical Internet of Things (IoT) devices and EHR systems.
- Data breaches that compromise patient privacy and organizational reputation.
Growing demands on cybersecurity include:
- New regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, and HITECH are increasing compliance requirements.
- Insurers, patients, and partners demand stronger data protection.
Cyber threats are rising in frequency, complexity, and financial impact.
DNV’s Advanced Healthcare Cybersecurity Certification
DNV’s Advanced Healthcare Cybersecurity Certification (AHCC) is a comprehensive standards-based evaluation of your organization’s cybersecurity readiness. More than a compliance checklist, AHCC helps you understand your cyber posture, close gaps, and build resilience into the core of your operations.
AHCC delivers:
- A structured, independent review of your cybersecurity framework.
- Alignment with internationally recognized standards, including:
- ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management).
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP).
- Evaluation of critical components:
- Governance and risk management.
- Data protection and privacy controls.
- Security of clinical systems and connected devices.
- Workforce training and cyber awareness.
- Incident response and business continuity planning.
Building trust through Cyber Resilience in Healthcare
Discover how DNV helps healthcare organizations protect patient data, strengthen digital infrastructure, and uphold trust in an increasingly connected world.
Trusted experts in healthcare
DNV offers a distinctive blend of healthcare insight and cybersecurity expertise.
- Healthcare + cybersecurity expertise: Decades of experience in hospital accreditation and clinical systems paired with in-depth cybersecurity knowledge.
- Performance-driven: Our assessments go beyond basic compliance, helping you build sustainable, innovative security strategies.
- Collaborative process: We work with your team to identify risks, highlight strengths, and provide practical guidance for improvement.
In an era of digital transformation, our certification helps position your organization as a trusted and secure provider of healthcare services.
The benefits of certification
- Reduces exposure to ransomware, phishing, and data breach risks.
- Promotes a culture of cybersecurity across clinical and IT teams.
- Prepares your organization for regulatory audits and compliance reviews.
- Boosts stakeholder confidence among patients, payers, and partners.
- Provides actionable recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
- Supports uninterrupted care delivery through operational resilience.
AHCC strengthens your ability to protect what matters most: your patients, your data, and your ability to deliver care.
Resources to support your AHCC certification
Access essential documents and tools to guide your cybersecurity certification journey - from framework requirements to detailed program materials.
DNV Advanced Healthcare Cybersecurity Certification standards
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