Practice data and sensitive patient records have never been so valuable. Lone threat actors, organized cybercriminal gangs and nation-states are on the prowl looking for this data because once they get hold of it, they know they can demand thousands of dollars in ransomware.

In addition to this financial risk, dental practices face reputational and compliance risks if they suffer a data breach.

Protecting your patient records and complying with relevant regulations such as HIPAA has never been more urgent.

The dental and orthodontic world is lagging behind other businesses in adopting a secure cybersecurity posture. We are still relying on things such as antivirus software which aren't very effective anymore.

In this episode, I am joined by Gary Salman, CEO and Co-founder of Black Talon Security, to share some insights into the current state of cybersecurity affairs in the dental world.

Over the last couple of years, Gary and his team have seen a rise in ransomware attacks affecting the dental community. The impact of these attacks is life-changing and something you don't want to ever deal with.

It can literally cost you your practice.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about cybersecurity and what you can do to assess your vulnerabilities and protect your practice from an attack. 

Key Takeaways
- Gary Salman’s roots in the dental industry (02:00) 

- Cyber risk management in dental practices (04:55)

- Third-party vulnerability assessment (06:58)

- Training employees on cybersecurity (09:10)

- How orthodontic practices get compromised (13:14)

- Traditional antivirus software vs. cybersecurity AI (20:40)

- Cloud technology risks (28:12)

- How to determine whether a ransomware demand is legit (34:18)

- The impact of ransomware is life-changing (42:28)

- The effect of Russia-Ukraine on cybersecurity (48:18)

Additional Resources

🔹 Contact Gary Salman at: https://www.blacktalonsecurity.com/ or email him at [email protected] or reach out on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/garysalman/

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