HCISPPHealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner
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What is HCISPP?
ISC2 certification for healthcare security and privacy. Will be retired in December 2026. Focus on data protection, compliance, and risk management in healthcare. Relevant in the US (HIPAA), less so in Europe.
Suitable for
Quick facts
Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal
Cost over 5 years
Prerequisites
2 years healthcare security/privacy experience
Exam format
No longer offered (last exam Dec 2023)
Renewal & maintenance
60 CPEs per 3-year cycle until Dec 2026
CertMap score and matching roles
Rating
Matching NICE roles
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