Expert Advice on How to Protect Your Orthodontic Practice from Cyber Threats

Imagine walking into your office and feeling a chill run down your spine, realizing that your computer systems have been held hostage by ransomware. Or imagine looking a patient in the eye and telling them their personal information might be floating around on the dark web. If you haven't experienced these nightmares yet, consider yourself lucky, but don't get too comfortable.Cybercrime is a growing threat, and orthodontic practices are not immune to it. In fact, small and medium-sized businesses like yours are often more vulnerable to attacks due to limited resources and less stringent security protocols.But you don't need to become a cybersecurity expert to take some proactive steps to protect yourself and your practice. Today, we welcome John Sileo, founder and CEO of the Sileo Group and a renowned cybersecurity expert. His mission? To help businesses like yours stay out of the damaging headlines of a data breach.Beyond just the technical aspects, John touches on the personal impacts of cyber-attacks, the heightened risks small businesses face, and practical steps you can take today to safeguard your data.Click here to listen to the full episode and take the first step towards securing your practice's future.Key TakeawaysIntro (00:00)The unique risks small businesses face (02:05)The impact of cybercrime (07:39)Importance of recognizing personal risks in cybersecurity (10:50)Ransomware and other cyber threats (22:34)How to identify and address known vulnerabilities (29:54)Additional Resources- John Sileo’s Website: https://sileo.com/- Register for the OrthoPreneurs Summit at Sea (2024): https://opsummitatsea.com/- For more information, visit: https://orthopreneurs.com/- Join our FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs