WHY CYBER-SECURITY IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE
If you run a dental practice, keeping your computer systems secure at all times is essential. Due to the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber-threats, it’s more important than ever to keep your computer systems secure. However, if you’re unsure how to protect your data, you certainly aren’t alone.
The data that you store on your computer systems contains highly sensitive information about your patients, which can make it a target of hackers. Not only do these records contain important identifying information of your patients that could be targeted by identity thieves, but they also contain protected medical records that are protected by HIPAA.
PROTECTING YOUR DATA REQUIRES MORE THAN AN ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM
An effective antivirus program can play a major role in protecting your data and improving dental practice security, but it’s not the whole story. You need to make sure that your employees are trained on how to avoid malware on the web, avoid falling prey to phishing, and are well-educated on the importance of cyber-security. In addition, it’s essential to make sure that your employees are familiar with how to identify suspicious emails and ensure that they avoid clicking on links from an unknown sender.
WHAT CAN THREATS & ADVANCEMENTS BE EXPECTED IN THE FUTURE?
While cyber-security threats are likely to become more advanced as time goes on, health IT security systems are likely to advance as well, which means that there will be new ways to protect your computer system from hackers. For instance, antivirus programs are becoming increasingly effective at detecting new forms of malware, and many antivirus programs now make it possible to flag websites that could be dangerous.
Using a certified EHR or Electronic Health Records system will help keep your patients’ information safe, certified EHRs are tested by the government to make sure it is of the highest security standards. These programs are likely to become far more sophisticated, which is likely to thwart a large portion of cyber-attacks. Furthermore, IT technology is being increasingly utilized for a wide range of dental devices, such as dental cameras, CNC machines, and 3D printers used in the dental industry. As a result, the list of dental devices that you’ll need to keep secure is likely to increase considerably in the future. Luckily, you’ll have the opportunity to protect these smart devices with cyber-security technologies that are more advanced and effective than ever.
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