As dental offices rely more on technology for daily operations and quality patient care, the inevitable risk of cyber threats lurks in the background. This is where Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) comes into play.

Endpoint Detection and Response, also known as EDR (not to be confused with electronic dental records), is a cybersecurity solution that continually monitors, detects, and responds to advanced threats and security incidents on all connected endpoints (desktop computers, laptops, servers, and mobile devices).

This post explores the essentials of EDR, its significance in dental practices, and how it can safeguard your network from potential security breaches.

Cybersecurity has surged to the forefront of concerns for businesses across all sectors. The dental industry, with its wealth of confidential patient information and reliance on electronic records, is not immune.

Recent advisories from the American Dental Association (ADA), underscored by an FBI warning, have highlighted the increasing risk of cyber threats to dental practices.

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, small businesses - including dental practices, face unique cybersecurity challenges. Dental practices are treasure troves of sensitive patient data, making them prime targets for cybercriminals

This is where Managed Detection & Response (MDR) comes into play, providing a robust shield against the myriad of cyber threats that loom over the dental industry today.

In the digital world we navigate daily, downloads have become as routine as a morning cup of coffee. Yet this seemingly benign process carries potential threats that could jeopardize your computer network’s safety.  

This guide aims to enlighten you about the dos and don'ts of downloads, bringing to light the possible dangers lurking in the shadows of the internet and providing tools to shield your IT network from potential harm.

Data breaches have become an unfortunate reality. And, the healthcare industry has been a prime target for cybercriminals due to the sensitive nature of patient data. In June 2023, Delta Dental of California discovered a data breach that affected approximately 7 million patients.

As a dental professional in the heart of Phoenix, AZ, you may be confronted with a significant challenge that goes beyond the health of your patients' teeth - securing your network infrastructure. As threats to data security grow increasingly complex, ensuring a secure network becomes paramount, not just for legal compliance but also for patient trust.

When it comes to network security, firewalls are essential. Firewalls act as a protective barrier between your business’s internal networks and the outside world, providing an additional layer of protection against malicious actors or unwanted intrusions.

The holiday and official shopping seasons are in full swing, and if there is a sale, there might be a scam close by. As the prices go down, so does our guard. We fear losing out on a deal and can act without thinking. In this blog we are sharing a few quick reminders to stay cyber-safe this holiday season.

Ransomware attacks are among the most common ways cybercriminals coordinate attacks designed to obtain patient data. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, ransomware attacks more than doubled between 2020 and 2021 – from 158 in 2020 to 321 in 2021 – victimizing over 41 million individuals.

Over 60% of data breaches can be traced to weak credentials. Employees reuse passwords or create ones that are easy to remember. Many employees add a number to their passwords and increment them each time they are forced to make a password change. These practices make it easy for hackers to gain access to a network.