Cybersecurity Best Practices for your Dental Office
About This Event
This course shares the top 10 practical tips that equip dental professionals with essential cybersecurity strategies to protect sensitive patient data through a balanced approach involving technology, processes, and people. It covers key measures such as data encryption, physical security controls, and secure access management, while fostering a no-blame culture that encourages timely and transparent reporting of security incidents. Special emphasis is placed on the responsible use of AI tools like large language models, underscoring the importance of de-identified data inputs, individual accountability, and ongoing monitoring to prevent data leaks. Additionally, the course offers actionable guidelines and trusted external resources to help dental practices build robust cyber defenses and effective incident response plans amid today’s evolving threat landscape.
Learning Objectives
- Implement practical cybersecurity measures such as data encryption, physical security controls, and secure access management within a dental practice.
- Foster a no-blame culture that encourages timely and transparent reporting of cybersecurity incidents among staff.
- Identify and mitigate common cybersecurity risks, including phishing attacks and unauthorized access to patient data.
- Apply responsible use guidelines for AI tools, including large language models, ensuring patient data privacy and compliance.
- Utilize trusted external resources to develop and maintain effective incident response plans tailored to dental practice needs