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Workforce Security Training

Also known as: Security awareness and training

HIPAA-required security awareness training for all members of the workforce.

Workforce Security Training is a HIPAA Security Rule administrative safeguard requiring a security awareness and training program for all members of the workforce, including management.

Because human error is a leading cause of breaches, training on topics like phishing, password hygiene, and proper handling of PHI is one of the highest-value controls an organization can maintain. It pairs with the sanction policy to keep workforce behavior aligned with compliance obligations.

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