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Cybersecurity: Staying 3 Steps Ahead of Social Engineering Scams
April 3 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT
Free
1 CE credit
DESCRIPTION: Join cybersecurity expert Gary Salman as he explains the intricate world of social engineering, a growing threat to business continuity within dental practices. This course will provide details on the range of current attack methods scammers are using to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, including patient records—and often provide the initial point of entry for a ransomware attack. From phishing, spearphishing, wire fraud attempts, and more—learn the steps every practice must take to lessen the risk of falling victim to threat actors.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the concept of social engineering and the methods used to attempt a breach
- Identify ways scammers exploit the human factor to gain access to gain unauthorized access
- Employ a proactive approach to ensure staff are cyber aware as first line of defense
- Evaluate current security deficiencies in IT stacks and assess how a cyber partner can improve
- Review strategies to improve security measures to safeguard your servers and workstations
- Examine real-world cases of social engineering attacks and the ramifications faced by practice owners
