WEBINAR The Human Factor: Training Your Team to Combat Cyber Threats
Presented by Gary Salman

Human error remains one of the biggest vulnerabilities in cybersecurity. Training your doctors and staff to recognize and respond to cyber threats effectively is critical. This webinar will cover best practices for cybersecurity in your practice, including how to recognize red flags, effective password management, implementing an ongoing training program, etc.

By the conclusion of this presentation, you will have a thorough understanding of how to leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance your practice’s cybersecurity. These proactive and advanced strategies will help you safeguard your data, maintain your practice’s reputation, and secure your financial future against the ever-increasing cyber threats.

Objectives

• Ransomware – Understand what it is and the impact it can have on your practice – regardless of if you are Cloud-based or have your own server(s).
• Cutting-Edge Security Techniques – Learn advanced methods for secure web browsing, email protection, and password practices, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based antivirus technology.
• Empowering Your Team – Discover the importance of equipping your entire team with the knowledge to identify and avoid potential security breaches. Understand the critical differences between cybersecurity and IT services.
• Advanced Defense Strategies – Understand how to secure your practice against cyberattacks with technologies that go beyond conventional IT solutions. Learn how to implement a ‘trust but verify’ approach by engaging third-party experts to conduct ongoing security analysis.
• Real-World Insights – Learn about practices that were impacted by ransomware, understand the limitations of traditional backups, and learn why a proactive defense is essential in today’s digital landscape.
• Proactive Protection Measures – Understand strategies and best practices to prevent ransomware attacks, including the importance of third-party security evaluations to identify vulnerabilities.

Mr. Gary Salman is the CEO of Black Talon Security, a company providing cybersecurity solutions to businesses of all sizes. Mr. Salman’s background includes work as a database developer and entrepreneur. He deployed one of the very first cloud-based healthcare systems in the industry serving thousands of users in all 50 states. He personally oversees all breaches and has been part of the team that has mitigated some of the largest distributed ransomware attacks in our nation’s history.

This is part 3 of a 3 part series. To register for the entire series click HERE. 

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025

Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Rate:
$0 MDDS Member
$0 MDDS Dental Team
$25 MDDS Non-member
$25 MDDS Non-member Dental Team

Location: Zoom Webinar

CE Credits: 1

Format: Virtual

Cancellation Deadline: September 5, 2025

Registration Deadline: September 10, 2025

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations will be accepted and are entitled to a refund provided they are received at MDDS by the cancellation deadline. Refunds will not be given for cancellations after the cancellation deadline.