Risk management
Identifying the risks that exist in a dental practice is the first step to effectively managing them. Once you know what the risks are, you can develop plans, systems and protocols to reduce the likelihood that one of those possible risks will become a reality.
View the ADA’s tips on creating a successful emergency action and disaster recovery plan.
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Learn how to effectively protect your practice from ransomware (Members only content).
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Read about ways to protect your practice from a security breach.
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- "Data breaches can happen to any person, business" (March 11, 2024)
- "CISA releases cybersecurity toolkit for health care sector" (November 8, 2023)
- "New HHS resource offers a primer on AI, cyberthreats in health care" (July 25, 2023)
- "OCR, FTC warn hospital systems and telehealth providers about online tracking technology privacy and security risks" (July 25, 2023)
- "ADA advises dentists to be on alert for internet security risks" (March 1, 2022)
- "NIST offers tips to help avoid ransomware attacks" (May 26, 2021)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- CISA Healthcare and Public Health Cybersecurity Toolkit
- StopRansomware.gov – U.S. government resources to tackle ransomware
- Four Ways to Secure Your Business
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Knowledge on Demand Educational Videos - Five Threats
- Performance Goals for Practice Cybersecurity
- How the HIPAA security rule can help defend against cyberattacks
- Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and the Health Sector guide (PDF)
American Dental Association (ADA)
- Safeguarding Patient Information, Website Security and Accessibility
- Resources to help keep your practice safe and compliant
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
HealthIT.gov
- Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) - The IC3 is run by the FBI and is the Nation’s central hub for reporting cyber crime.
- CISA's Reporting Tool - A secure, web-based means of reporting computer security incidents to CISA