Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Clinical Data Security
Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 h in Applied Clinical Data Security. 8 modules with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), ISO 27799 (information security in health) and Microsoft Sentinel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Clinical Data Security — studying from Ireland
Ireland is a significant centre for medical technology and pharmaceuticals, with many international device manufacturers and a strong cluster of biomedical research in Galway, Limerick and Dublin. Biomechanics, wearable sensing and occupational health technologies are developed by companies, hospitals and research institutes such as the National University of Ireland Galway's research groups. Engineers in this area design medical devices, rehabilitation systems and safety monitoring solutions under strict regulatory requirements. Oversight comes from the Health Products Regulatory Authority and the Health and Safety Authority.
Fees for Ireland: €1,490 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Ireland for this area?
SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and they are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is decided by individual employers or the relevant body. In Ireland, engineers in this field may look to Engineers Ireland for professional membership, but completing a SEIUM programme does not by itself grant membership of any body. Check requirements directly with the body concerned before enrolling.
How might this training be used by employers in Ireland working in this area?
Employers in Ireland decide for themselves how much weight to give a private online qualification. Many assess it alongside your existing experience, the final project and your portfolio. Roles in medical devices, occupational health and workplace safety may value specialist knowledge, but there is no guarantee of recognition or of any salary or promotion outcome. Ask prospective employers whether they would accept the qualification.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and does my employer need to fund it?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home at your own pace around work. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly commitment accordingly. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible if your company agrees. Each student is assigned a technical tutor for support.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Identify the specific threats facing the healthcare sector.
Interpret the regulatory framework for health data protection.
Manage identities and access in clinical environments.
Apply encryption, pseudonymisation and anonymisation.
Ensure interoperability, cloud and medical device security.
Carry out risk analysis and management.
Plan detection, response and continuity for incidents.
Who it's for
- Healthcare information security manager who wishes to specialise in Applied Clinical Data Security.
- Data protection officer who wishes to specialise in Applied Clinical Data Security.
- SOC analyst who wishes to specialise in Applied Clinical Data Security.
- Healthcare cybersecurity consultant who wishes to specialise in Applied Clinical Data Security.
- Security architect who wishes to specialise in Applied Clinical Data Security.
- Security auditor who wishes to specialise in Applied Clinical Data Security.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter hospitals.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- ISO 27799 (information security in health)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2)
- ISO/IEC 27001 (information security)
- Royal Decree 311/2022 (National Security Scheme)
- IEC 80001-1 (medical device networks)
- Organic Law 3/2018 (LOPDGDD)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Ransomware in Hospitals: WannaCry and HSE Ireland 1.2 Attack on the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (2023) 1.3 Threat Actors and Motivations 1.4 Value of Clinical Data on the Black Market 1.5 Attack Surface: HIS, PACS and LIS 1.6 Insider Threats and Improper Access 1.7 Supply Chain Attacks 1.8 Miter ATT&Cck in Healthcare 1.9 Impact on Continuity of Care 1.10 Case Study: Timeline of a Hospital Incident
2.1Health data as a special category under the GDPR2.2LOPDGDD and Law 41/20022.3National Security Scheme (RD 311/2022)2.4NIS2 Directive and the healthcare sector2.5HIPAA Security Rule as a reference2.6ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 277992.772-hour breach notification2.8The healthcare data protection officer2.9Secondary use in the European Health Data Space2.10Workshop: requirements matrix for a hospital
3.1Role-based and context-aware access control3.2Emergency access (break the glass)3.3Multi-factor authentication at clinical workstations3.4Single sign-on and professional smart card3.5Privileged account management3.6Traceability of access to clinical records3.7Detection of anomalous access3.8Staff joiners and leavers3.9Remote access for suppliers3.10Lab: review of access logs to clinical records
4.1Encryption at rest for clinical databases4.2Encryption in transit in HL7 and FHIR4.3Key management and HSMs4.4Electronic signature of clinical reports4.5Pseudonymisation using tokens4.6k-anonymity and differential privacy4.7Re-identification in genomic data4.8Secure computation and homomorphic encryption4.9Backup security4.10Practical: pseudonymisation of a clinical extract
5.1Security of FHIR APIs and SMART on FHIR5.2OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect in healthcare5.3Risks of exposed DICOM servers5.4Unencrypted HL7 v2 messaging5.5Shared responsibility in the cloud5.6Provider certification under the ENS5.7Network segmentation for medical devices5.8Cybersecurity of healthcare software: IEC 81001-5-15.9Mobile applications and wearables5.10Lab: testing on a test FHIR server
6.1MAGERIT methodology and the PILAR tool6.2Impact assessment for clinical processing6.3Medical device networks: IEC 80001-16.4Vulnerability and patch management6.5Penetration testing in clinical environments6.6Processor contracts and third parties6.7Security metrics6.8Awareness training for healthcare staff6.9Phishing simulations6.10Case study: DPIA of a telemonitoring system
7.1SIEM monitoring in hospitals7.2Incident response plan7.3Coordination with CCN-CERT and INCIBE-CERT7.4Paper-based contingency procedures7.5Recovery of critical systems and RTO7.6Forensic analysis of incidents7.7Communication to patients and authorities7.8Tabletop exercises7.9Lessons learned and continuous improvement7.10Workshop: tabletop exercise for ransomware
8.1Description of the healthcare environment8.2Asset inventory and data flows8.3Risk analysis8.4Applicable regulatory requirements8.5Control architecture8.6Response and continuity plan8.7Roadmap and budget8.8Monitoring indicators8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: the student progresses at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Wireshark, ARX (anonymisation), OpenSSL, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies cover real risk analysis procedures for clinical systems, incident response exercises, and anonymisation of clinical datasets. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify the specific threats facing the healthcare sector.
Interpret the regulatory framework for health data protection.
Manage identities and access in clinical environments.
Apply encryption, pseudonymisation and anonymisation.
Ensure interoperability, cloud and medical device security.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish language level sufficient to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Wireshark, ARX (anonymisation), OpenSSL. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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