Dental practices with online presences or digital records are subject to cyber-related risks and the resulting consequences. Though cybercriminals are becoming more aggressive, human error and insufficient security are still leading causes of many data breaches.
Here are four steps the California Dental Association recommends to protect your practice from cyberattacks:
1. Strengthen passwords
Each employee should have a unique password with lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers and special characters. Do not allow staff to share usernames and passwords for any software.
2. Backup and test data
Backup files on a network-attached storage device, flash drive or online through Google Drive or Dropbox. Backup files daily, and test the data to ensure it is functioning properly.
3. Use safety features
Install anti-virus and anti-malware software on all devices. Use an encrypted virtual private network when connecting to unfamiliar Wi-Fi networks.
4. Initiate cybersafety protocols
Educate staff on the latest cyberthreats. Use the most common version of software. Monitor and audit information system activity regularly.
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Here are four steps the California Dental Association recommends to protect your practice from cyberattacks:
1. Strengthen passwords
Each employee should have a unique password with lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers and special characters. Do not allow staff to share usernames and passwords for any software.
2. Backup and test data
Backup files on a network-attached storage device, flash drive or online through Google Drive or Dropbox. Backup files daily, and test the data to ensure it is functioning properly.
3. Use safety features
Install anti-virus and anti-malware software on all devices. Use an encrypted virtual private network when connecting to unfamiliar Wi-Fi networks.
4. Initiate cybersafety protocols
Educate staff on the latest cyberthreats. Use the most common version of software. Monitor and audit information system activity regularly.
For the complete report, click here.
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