Over the last year, ransomware attacks have been severely affecting the dental community and impacting practices of all sizes. Ransomware attacks may result in the shutdown of your office and theft of patient records and confidential health information. Ransom demands can even exceed $200,000. If the ransom is not paid, your patient personal and financial information may be auctioned for sale on the Dark Web. Cloud backups, firewalls and anti-virus software may not provide complete protection…yet 90% of practices across the US are relying on this technology alone to protect their data.
Educational Objectives:
Attendees will learn the following:
- Technologies, methodologies, and training to protect your patient records from ransomware attack
- The impact of a cyberattack on a dental specialty practice
- How hackers access your data and where they post it after it is stolen
- The difference between IT companies and cybersecurity companies in protecting your data
- The financial and emotional impact of a cyberattack against your practice
CE Credit Units:
1.5 CEUs
Level of skill recommended for participants:
Of interest to Dentists, Students & Residents, Dental Auxiliaries and Office Staff
Refund Policy:
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Course Materials Features
- Lessons 2
- Topics 0
- Quizzes 1
- Students 3
- Certificate Yes
- Assignment No
- Category Technology
- Lecture Length 85 minutes
- Original Release Date October 16, 2021
- Review Date October 16, 2021
- Expiration Date October 16, 2024
Course Materials Content
Instructor Info:
Gary Salman, Chief Executive Officer, Black Talon Security, LLC, BA, Business Administration – Muhlenberg College. As the CEO and co-founder of Black Talon Security, Gary is dedicated to data security and understanding the latest trends in the industry, particularly as they relate to the dental industry. He has decades of experience in software development and computer IT and developed one of the very first Cloud-based healthcare systems. Gary Salman office phone number is, 914-600-1256 and email address is, gary@blacktalonsecurity.com.
Instructor Disclosure of any conflicts of interest:
Mr. Salman is CEO of Black Talon Security, LLC.
I always thought that hackers targeted big corporations before learning during this presentation that our dental offices are also at risk for severe damages. Risks and threats were clearly outlined as well as great information on how to protect our patient data and the roles of IT companies and cybersecurity firms.