Cybersecurity – What’s the Cost of Doing Nothing?* - On Demand Access

Think your network is secure? Think again! Don’t get caught off guard, believing your OMS practice will never experience a cyberattack. During this 90-minute webinar, participants will learn how hackers select their victims, along with best practices to avoid falling prey. Learn why hackers want your data when there are so many other bigger businesses to target. Presenter Gary Salman will explore the vulnerabilities or “open doors and windows” on each network, which allow hackers to easily gain access.

*Indicates that this activity is approved by AAOMS for continuing dental education credit ONLY.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  1. Assess the technologies/methodologies and training that must be in place to protect data and keep the practice open. 
  2. Demonstrate why OMS practices fall victim to ransomware and describe a cybersecurity attack’s impact.  
  3. Teach how to identify common infiltration methods such as phishing, spearphishing, social engineering “scams,” etc., before the practice becomes a victim.  
  4. Distinguish the differences between an IT company and a dedicated cybersecurity vendor. 
  5. Deduce the financial and emotional impact of a cyberattack against an OMS practice and express the importance of training the entire team to recognize and avoid threats.

An Internet-based CDE Activity
Original Release Date: February 1, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.5 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study



Gary Salman

As the CEO and co-founder of Black Talon Security, Gary Salman is dedicated to data security and understanding the latest industry trends, particularly as they relate to dentistry. He has decades of experience in software development and computer IT and developed one of the first cloud-based healthcare systems. As a sought-after speaker and writer, Gary also lectures nationally on cybersecurity and its impact on healthcare. He has lectured and trained tens of thousands of practices across the U.S. on cybersecurity best practices and has been featured in numerous national and B2B news stories in the medical, dental, legal and financial press.

Disclosure: Black Talon Security, CEO and co-founder

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

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Cybersecurity – What’s the Cost of Doing Nothing?*
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1.50 CDE credits  |  Certificate available
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