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    Do You Have a Cyber Check Engine Light for Your DSO
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    Do You Have a Cyber Check Engine Light for Your DSO

    You read that correctly. What don’t you do when your check engine light comes on….? Sometimes what you don’t do can be just as critical as what you do. The most common answer I receive is, “I take it...

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    Ensuring Cybersecurity in Ambulatory Surgical Centers: A Guide for Compliance Officers
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    Ensuring Cybersecurity in Ambulatory Surgical Centers: A Guide for Compliance Officers

    With increasing cyber threats targeting the healthcare industry, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) must take proactive measures to secure patient data and maintain operational integrity. However,...

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    Do You Have a Cyber Check Engine Light for Your DSO
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    Do You Have a Cyber Check Engine Light for Your DSO

    You read that correctly. What don’t you do when your check engine light comes on….? Sometimes what you don’t do can be just as critical as what you do. The most common answer I receive is, “I take it...

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    Why DSOs Must Prioritize Cybersecurity
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    Why DSOs Must Prioritize Cybersecurity

    An Insider’s Perspective on Cybersecurity for DSOs. As cyberattacks launched against dental service organizations continue to increase in both frequency and sophistication, Black Talon Security...

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    Top 5 Ways That Dental Practices Get Hacked
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    Top 5 Ways That Dental Practices Get Hacked

    It shouldn’t come as a surprise at this point that hackers are increasingly targeting dental practices with sophisticated ransomware attacks. All practices are attractive targets for criminals due to...

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    Training Your Staff to Defend Your Practice from Cyber Threats
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    Training Your Staff to Defend Your Practice from Cyber Threats

    The threat of cyberattacks is looming larger than ever, with increasingly sophisticated tactics being deployed by hackers. In 2024 alone, there have been over 875 million records breached. Dental and...

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    EDR Cybersecurity Technology: The Good, the Bad and the Limitation
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    EDR Cybersecurity Technology: The Good, the Bad and the Limitation

    As more and more DSOs look to upgrade their cybersecurity posture, we have been fielding many questions around Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) technology. Upgrading your traditional antivirus...

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    Cybersecurity Breaches Are Increasing Business Insolvency Risks
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    Cybersecurity Breaches Are Increasing Business Insolvency Risks

    Data breaches cost companies across the world on average about $4.9 million, and nearly double that amount in the US, according to a 2024 study by IBM. Costs can differ based on a number of factors,...

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    Integrating AI in Dental Practices
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    Integrating AI in Dental Practices

    AI offers vast potential to enhance diagnostics, streamline patient management, and boost operational efficiency. However, with these advancements come critical considerations around patient data...

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    Ring in the New Year with a Cybersecurity Reset: 10 Trends to Watch in 2025
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    Ring in the New Year with a Cybersecurity Reset: 10 Trends to Watch in 2025

    There is some good news to report from the cyber world: 2024 is almost over. This year was a challenging one for the dental community. We witnessed crippling cyberattacks successfully launched...

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    The Patient First Podcast Episode 157
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    The Patient First Podcast Episode 157

    Cybersecurity is a topic that pops up with increasing frequency in the oral healthcare space. Practices and networks of all sizes are prime targets for cyberattacks, as CEO of Black Talon Security...

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    How to Avoid Email Breaches in an Orthodontic Practice
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    How to Avoid Email Breaches in an Orthodontic Practice

    Email systems in orthodontic practices are critical yet vulnerable assets, often targeted by cybercriminals to steal sensitive data, commit fraud, or disrupt operations. Understanding common threats...

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    Strengthen Cybersecurity & Compliance KPIs Without a Budget Increase
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    Strengthen Cybersecurity & Compliance KPIs Without a Budget Increase

    Whether you are avid followers of Group Dentistry Now’s Cyber Watch series or just an occasional reader, you’re likely aware of the escalating cyber threats that DSOs are facing. Many leaders...

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    The Group Dentistry Now Show – Episode 183
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    The Group Dentistry Now Show – Episode 183

    Scott Checkoway, CIO of DentalXChange & Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security join the GDN Show. They discuss these hot topics and more: cyber security concerns in the industry; preparation and...

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    Safely Integrating AI Technologies
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    Safely Integrating AI Technologies

    AI is revolutionizing orthodontics by streamlining tasks like diagnosis, scheduling, and treatment planning, but it raises significant concerns about patient data security and HIPAA compliance. As...

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    3 Questions Every CEO Should Be Asking
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    3 Questions Every CEO Should Be Asking

    The dental industry is currently at a unique inflection point. There is increased demand for data, increased cybercrime, and ongoing privacy concerns, which together challenge practices — and their...

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    What Could a Ransomware Attack Cost Your DSO?
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    What Could a Ransomware Attack Cost Your DSO?

    The real question isn’t “if” your DSO will experience a cyberattack, but “when/” Most healthcare entities are targeted with breach attempts every day. Just ask your IT resources how many intrusion...

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    Protecting Your Practice From Cybersecurity Threats
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    Protecting Your Practice From Cybersecurity Threats

    In this Orthodontic Products podcast episode, cybersecurity expert Gary Salman explains how dental practices are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks like ransomware. He shares essential...

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    Delegation Without Investigation Is Simply Relegation
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    Delegation Without Investigation Is Simply Relegation

    It’s no secret that cyberattacks launched against healthcare providers are at an all-time high. According to statistics provided by the FBI, healthcare has become the #1 target for criminal hacking...

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    The Top Strategies to Enhance Cyber Resiliency in Your DSO Using KPIs
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    The Top Strategies to Enhance Cyber Resiliency in Your DSO Using KPIs

    As cyberattacks launched against the dental community continue to increase at an alarming rate, it’s crucial for DSO organizations to focus on their cyber resiliency. Hacking groups worldwide are...

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    How Dental Practices Can Defend Against Common Cyberattacks
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    How Dental Practices Can Defend Against Common Cyberattacks

    Dental practices increasingly rely on a vast array of technologies for managing patient records, billing, and communication. While these advancements bring countless benefits, they also expose dental...

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    Legal 123s Podcast: Protecting Your Network From A Cyberattack
    Podcast

    Legal 123s Podcast: Protecting Your Network From A Cyberattack

    Tune in as Gary Salman joins ByrdAdattofor the 'Legal 123s Podcast' to share some best practices to protect your business from a cyberattack. This episode covers the most common cybersecurity issues...

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    Dental Cyber Watch - July 2024
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    Dental Cyber Watch - July 2024

    Harnessing Data for Informed Cybersecurity Decisions in Dental Service Organizations

    In the dynamic landscape of modern business, data-driven decision-making is the cornerstone of success. Executives...

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    The Group Dentistry Now Show – Episode 169
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    The Group Dentistry Now Show – Episode 169

    Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security and Jill Dunnam, Director of Operations of Allied OMS, share their thoughts on the state of cybersecurity in the dental industry through Q2 of 2024.

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    Dental Cyber Watch - June 2024
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    Dental Cyber Watch - June 2024

    Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges And Budget Constraints: Insights From CTOs And IT Directors. In today’s perilous digital landscape, CTOs, IT Directors, and similar positions play a critical role...

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    Cleveland City Hall Cyber Incident News Story
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    Cleveland City Hall Cyber Incident News Story

    Cleveland City Hall experienced a cyber incident that is still under investigation. Gary Salman was interviewed by WOIO Cleveland 19 News to share some insights on the timely and sensitive process to...

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    Dental Cyber Watch - May 2024
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    Dental Cyber Watch - May 2024

    FBI Warning to the Dental Community — On the evening of Monday May 6th, Black Talon Security, the ADA and AAOMS attended an FBI briefing related to a potential threat against the Oral and...

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    Proactive Cyberdefense for Healthcare Providers
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    Proactive Cyberdefense for Healthcare Providers

    Gary Salman discusses the cyberthreat landscape in the healthcare industry, with a focus on dental practices. What are the odds that a healthcare business suffers a hack? Is ransomware the most...

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    Help Me With HIPAA | Change HC Attack, What The...
    Podcast

    Help Me With HIPAA | Change HC Attack, What The...

    The Change Healthcare ransomware attack is shaping up to be a watershed moment for healthcare. The massive impact it is having on the entire sector includes concerns about our ability to maintain...

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    Dental Cyber Watch - April 2024
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    Dental Cyber Watch - April 2024

    Is C-Suite or IT Responsible for Cybersecurity? An effective, preventative cybersecurity strategy has quickly evolved from being merely an IT issue to a critical concern that affects every aspect of...

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    Change Healthcare Cyberattack Identifies a Bigger Problem for Hospitals, Medical and Dental Groups
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    Change Healthcare Cyberattack Identifies a Bigger Problem for Hospitals, Medical and Dental Groups

    With the massive impact on so many healthcare organizations from the cyberattack on Change Healthcare on Feb. 21, 2024, maybe the bigger problem to discuss is around 3rd party risk and understanding...

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    Dental Cyber Watch – March 2024
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    Dental Cyber Watch – March 2024

    Change Healthcare is now in the fourth week of a debilitating cyber attack, and all signs point to a protracted recovery. The ripple effect of the attack is both widespread and ongoing. Delays and...

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    Data breaches can happen to any person, business
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    Data breaches can happen to any person, business

    Gary Salman, CEO and co-founder of Black Talon Security, has a warning for dental workplaces. “Many practices still harbor a broken mindset, meaning they believe they are immune to breaches, thinking...

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    Dental Cyber Watch – February 2024
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    Dental Cyber Watch – February 2024

    Multi-specialty DSO shuttered for weeks from sophisticated attack. In mid-October 2023, a multi-specialty DSO with 15 locations running a Cloud-based EMR system was the victim of a significant...

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    De-risking Your DSO with a Trusted Partner
    Podcast

    De-risking Your DSO with a Trusted Partner

    Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security, and Dan Prestegaard, CTO of Specialty Dental Brands, join Becker's Healthcare Podcast to address the ever-changing challenges of cybersecurity in Dental...

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    Battling Cybercriminals Takes A Team Approach
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    Battling Cybercriminals Takes A Team Approach

    Ask most defensive coordinators in the NFL the question, “What Wins Championships?” and they’re likely to answer that a dominant defense always wins. Ask most offensive coordinators that same...

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    De-Risk Your DSO in Real Time
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    De-Risk Your DSO in Real Time

    De-risking your DSO is the best defense against hackers. This involves engaging a cybersecurity partner and deploying EAGLEi, a software that monitors and measures data, raises alerts, and...

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    The Importance of Independent Auditing of Cybersecurity for DSOs
    Podcast

    The Importance of Independent Auditing of Cybersecurity for DSOs

    In this Becker's Dental + DSO Review podcast episode, Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security, discusses the importance of taking robust measures to protect against cyberattacks within DSOs. Tune in...

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    Recovery and Protection from Cyberattacks: What You Need to Know
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    Recovery and Protection from Cyberattacks: What You Need to Know

    Part 2 of an interview with DSOPro to explain what recovering from cyberattacks entails and the steps required to ensure prevention.

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    Understanding how you're targeted by cyberattackers is key to prevention
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    Understanding how you're targeted by cyberattackers is key to prevention

    How do you avoid cyberattacks while implementing teledentistry and mobile dentistry? Here’s why health-care businesses have had so many data breaches and how you can prepare your business.

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    Patient Prism Interviews Black Talon Security at Dykema DSO Summit 2022
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    Patient Prism Interviews Black Talon Security at Dykema DSO Summit 2022

    Cybercrime is on the rise, and Black Talon Security provides the services DSOs need to be well prepared and minimize their vulnerability to attack. Patient Prism’s CEO, Amol Nirgudkar, interviews...

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    Black Talon Donates Cybersecurity Services to Dental Associations
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    Black Talon Donates Cybersecurity Services to Dental Associations

    Black Talon Security, a leading NY-based national cybersecurity firm, has announced it has donated $250,000 of complimentary cybersecurity services and software licenses to more than half of state...

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    Protecting your medical practice from a devastating cyberattack
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    Protecting your medical practice from a devastating cyberattack

    Cyberattacks are continuing at an alarming rate and we witness practices being victimized on a regular basis. Hackers are now encrypting and stealing the practice’s data, forcing them to pay the...

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    Steps to take after a ransomware attack
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    Steps to take after a ransomware attack

    As cyberattacks against businesses of all sizes across the US continue to rise, hackers are eager to target dental practices and gain access to the wealth of information stored on their networks.

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    Scott Becker Interviews Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security
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    Scott Becker Interviews Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security

    In this episode Scott Becker interviews Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security. Here he discusses the top cyber threats in healthcare, ransomware, identity theft, what hackers target, vulnerably...

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    HIPAA And Cybersecurity With Gary Salman
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    HIPAA And Cybersecurity With Gary Salman

    Daniel speaks with the CEO of Black Talon Security, Gary Salman about HIPAA, cybersecurity, and what steps ECPs can take to protect themselves.

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    5 Ways Your Employees Can Help Prevent Cyberattacks
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    5 Ways Your Employees Can Help Prevent Cyberattacks

    As technological tools for blocking cyberthieves become more widespread and sophisticated, criminals increasingly see humans as the weakest link. What that means: Alert and well-trained employees are...

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    SurfCT.com Selects Black Talon Security As Exclusive Cybersecurity Provider
    Press Release

    SurfCT.com Selects Black Talon Security As Exclusive Cybersecurity Provider

    Black Talon Security, the leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for the dental market, has entered into an agreement to provide advanced cybersecurity solutions to SurfCT.com in order to...

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    Why firewalls and anti-virus software are no longer enough to protect your network
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    Why firewalls and anti-virus software are no longer enough to protect your network

    As cybercriminals become more adept and increasingly target healthcare facility networks, it is more crucial than ever before to ensure your cybersecurity defenses are up-to-date and tested regularly

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    The Threat of Ransomware 2.0 for Law Practices
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    The Threat of Ransomware 2.0 for Law Practices

    During the past few months, there has been a significant paradigm shift in the cybersecurity world. Threat actors from Russia, in particular, have significantly enhanced their capabilities to target...

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    Breaking down the MCNA cybersecurity attack
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    Breaking down the MCNA cybersecurity attack

    A cybersecurity attack hit dental benefits management company MCNA Dental, possibly exposing the sensitive data of nearly 9 million patients. It's the latest high-profile attack impacting dentistry...

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    Cybersecurity in the Dental Office: A Holistic Approach
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    Cybersecurity in the Dental Office: A Holistic Approach

    Having a holistic approach enables careful analysis of every aspect of the practice's infrastructure and identification of risks and vulnerabilities that might enable a hacker to gain access to the...

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    Brace Yourself
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    Brace Yourself

    Cybersecurity expert and CEO Gary Salman explains how to keep a dental practice from being an easy target

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    Black Talon Security Joins Women in DSO® as Platinum Partner
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    Black Talon Security Joins Women in DSO® as Platinum Partner

    Women in DSO® is excited to announce the latest addition to its esteemed roster of Platinum Industry Partners: Black Talon Security, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for the dental...

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    Current Trends In Cyber Attacks With Black Talon Security
    Podcast

    Current Trends In Cyber Attacks With Black Talon Security

    Join host Jill Dunnam and co-host Gary Salman (Black Talon) as they talk all things cybersecurity. They cover the latest trends in cybersecurity, how long hackers scan networks and steal data before...

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    What are you willing to risk? A message for DSO Leadership
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    What are you willing to risk? A message for DSO Leadership

    All C-suite executives are responsible for protecting a DSO from data breaches. Developing a preemptive cybersecurity strategy is critical to safeguard the company’s assets and patients’ and...

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    Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security Talks Cyber Security for DSOs and dental group practices
    Podcast

    Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security Talks Cyber Security for DSOs and dental group practices

    In just the past 12 months, hackers have successfully attacked thousands of private practice medical and dental providers. Being proactive is the only way to handle your DSO's cybersecurity going...

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    Protect Your DSO From A Data Breach – Simplifying Effective Cybersecurity & Compliance
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    Protect Your DSO From A Data Breach – Simplifying Effective Cybersecurity & Compliance

    Would your DSO pass a cyber due diligence audit for an acquisition or additional funding? In the event of a breach, can your executives articulate that they were doing everything possible to prevent...

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    Small to Medium Sized Dental Groups Need Better Protection from Cyberattacks: Part 1
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    Small to Medium Sized Dental Groups Need Better Protection from Cyberattacks: Part 1

    Why cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a compliance and operational issue.

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    Integrity Solutions Group Selects Black Talon Security As Exclusive Cybersecurity Provider
    Press Release

    Integrity Solutions Group Selects Black Talon Security As Exclusive Cybersecurity Provider

    We are extremely excited about the opportunity to provide cybersecurity protection for Integrity Solutions. Our team has extensive experience in the dental and security communities which allows us to...

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    Summer Interns at Black Talon Security Gain Invaluable Experience
    Press Release

    Summer Interns at Black Talon Security Gain Invaluable Experience

    Black Talon Security welcomed a talented group of ambitious young minds as part of its Summer Internship Program to gain experience in cybersecurity.

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    Black Talon Security Partners With OMS Consulting Firm
    Press Release

    Black Talon Security Partners With OMS Consulting Firm

    We are very excited about the opportunity to provide cybersecurity protection to OMS Consulting Firm and their customers. With our extensive experience in the dental and security communities, this...

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    How to Protect Patient and Employee Data in a Remote Workplace
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    How to Protect Patient and Employee Data in a Remote Workplace

    As state and federal officials implement increasingly stricter mandates for non-essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, dental practices must adapt.

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    How to protect businesses against the threat of ransomware attacks and the role of cyber insurance
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    How to protect businesses against the threat of ransomware attacks and the role of cyber insurance

    During the past 12 months, there has been a significant evolution in ransomware attacks on businesses.

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    The Evolution Of Cyber Threats: Analyzing A Major Ransomware Attack
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    The Evolution Of Cyber Threats: Analyzing A Major Ransomware Attack

    Ransomware attacks target practices and healthcare entities of all specialties and sizes by exploiting their people and/or technology. When a healthcare entity is hit by ransomware, the damage done...

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    What the ADA Cyberattack Could Mean for Orthodontists
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    What the ADA Cyberattack Could Mean for Orthodontists

    When the American Dental Association fell victim to a cyberattack on April 22, the situation was extremely fluid. Was sensitive data compromised and stolen? The ADA initially said that there was no...

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    Four Pillars of Cybersecurity Can Help Prevent Trouble
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    Four Pillars of Cybersecurity Can Help Prevent Trouble

    To implement a cybersecurity solution, one needs to understand the four pillars of cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Awareness Training, Cybersecurity Audit, Vulnerability Scanning, and Penetration...

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    Black Talon Security Announces Best Practices for Protecting Businesses from Cyber Warfare
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    Black Talon Security Announces Best Practices for Protecting Businesses from Cyber Warfare

    As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, both the FBI and Department of Homeland Security have warned companies about a very significant rise in cyberattacks.

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    Black Talon Security Announces Top 10 Tips for Insurance Companies to Prevent Cyberattacks
    Article

    Black Talon Security Announces Top 10 Tips for Insurance Companies to Prevent Cyberattacks

    Preventing the theft of data and protecting business continuity must be a primary focus for owners of insurance organizations of all sizes; 75% of ransomware attacks in particular result in the theft...

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    How Russia’s War Against Ukraine Has Amped Up Cybersecurity Threats
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    How Russia’s War Against Ukraine Has Amped Up Cybersecurity Threats

    Russia’s war against Ukraine has been devastating on many levels. For companies in the U.S. and Europe, one of the top concerns continues to be significantly amped up cybersecurity threats.

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    AAO Endorses Cybersecurity Firm Black Talon Security
    Press Release

    AAO Endorses Cybersecurity Firm Black Talon Security

    The AAO is excited to announce this new partnership with Black Talon Security. With cyberattacks on the rise, we want to ensure our members have a trusted resource for addressing these concerns as...

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