From HIPAA to Hackers: A Dentist’s Guide to Cybersecurity That Actually Works with Dr. Lorne Lavine (Zoom)
About This Event
Dental practices are prime targets for cyberattacks. This course explains current threats, compliance pitfalls, and protection strategies in plain English. Participants will learn to secure patient data, avoid HIPAA fines, assess IT vulnerabilities, implement affordable security measures (staff training, encryption, multifactor authentication), and communicate cybersecurity importance to the team. CE certificate sent via email within two weeks. Refunds available up to two weeks prior to event.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the most common cybersecurity threats facing dental practices today, including phishing, ransomware, and social engineering attacks.
- Understand how HIPAA and state privacy regulations intersect with modern cybersecurity risks.
- Assess vulnerabilities in your current IT systems, including network, email, and backup configurations.
- Implement practical, affordable security measures —
- from staff training to encryption and multifactor authentication.
- Communicate cybersecurity importance to the team, fostering a culture of data protection across the practice.
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dentists, Office Managers, Dental Staff
Event Format
Virtual
CE Credits
2*