Defending Dentistry: Cybersecurity Essentials – Ep.77

In this episode of Endo Voices, host Dr. Marcus Johnson sits down with Gary Salman, CEO and Co-Founder of Black Talon Security, to unpack the critical and often overlooked role of cybersecurity in dentistry. From real-world case studies to practical tips, the discussion covers:Current threats including phishing attacks, firewall vulnerabilities, email account takeovers, social engineering, and more.The importance of cyber liability insurance to your overall cyber resilience, in addition to offensive and defensive cyber prevention measures. The need for separation between IT and cybersecurity vendors for unbiased, independent risk assessment. Gary emphasizes that while threats are increasing, nearly all cyber incidents are preventable with the right layers of protection and training. Whether you’re running a solo practice or managing multiple locations, this episode offers actionable strategies to secure patient data, safeguard your reputation, and strengthen your practice’s future. Episodes of Endo Voices may include opinion, speculation and other statements not verifiable in the scientific method and do not necessarily reflect the views of AAE or the sponsor(s). Listeners should use their best judgment in evaluating the merits of any content. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.