Instructor
Rebecca Basta
Bio
Rebecca M. Basta is a bioinformatics and cybersecurity education specialist at the intersection of healthcare technology, data science, and cybersecurity. She holds an M.S. in Bioinformatics and a B.S. in Biochemistry (with a Minor in Biotechnology), backed by 30+ professional certifications spanning healthcare data analytics, AI governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and emerging security technologies. Notable credentials include CHDA, CIPP/US, AIGP, ISO 27001 & 42001 Lead Auditor, CAP, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, CRTOM, and CAISR — reflecting expertise across defensive, offensive, and governance security perspectives.Her career spans curriculum development, grant writing, and academia. As a grant writer, she developed K-12 cybersecurity awareness programs and secured funding for initiatives targeting minors and families, establishing her as a skilled communicator of complex technical topics to diverse audiences.
Basta is a prolific author and researcher, with books including Introduction to Data Science in Medical Research, Cybersecurity for Medical Devices, Cryptography: A Math-Free Introduction, Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Cybersecurity Leadership, among others. Her peer-reviewed research addresses AI-driven threat detection, supply chain resilience, and Byzantine-robust anomaly detection for industrial control systems.
Her technical skills cover Python, C++, R, AI/ML, log analysis, threat intelligence, and healthcare-specific security. She uniquely bridges the communication gap between cybersecurity professionals and healthcare practitioners on risk and compliance matters. As an AHIMA member, she actively contributes to advancing healthcare data security and is a trusted voice in AI strategy, ISO/IEC standards, CMMC, and healthcare regulatory compliance.