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From Cyber Risk to Cyber Ready: Developing an Action Plan
Date(s)
Sep. 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Gary Salman
Subject: 550 Practice Management and Human Relations
Credits: 1
Method: Lecture
Thursday, Sept. 10: 7–8 p.m. CDT
Audience: Dentists
Fee: Free
Description
After learning where practices are most vulnerable, dentists must know exactly how to reduce that risk. Gary Salman will provide a practical roadmap for strengthening your cybersecurity posture without complexity. You will learn what to address first, what can wait, what your IT provider should already be doing and how to document progress for HIPAA/cyber insurance. You will leave with a realistic action plan to protect patient data, reduce downtime and respond confidently to attacks.
Learning Objectives
- Prioritize top cybersecurity controls for practices (patching, multifactor authentication, email security, endpoint protection).
- Develop a cyber risk reduction roadmap tailored to the needs of your practice.
- Assess vendor and third-party risks.
- Create an incident response plan for business continuity.
- Identify documentation practices for HIPAA compliance and cyber insurance requirements.
Speaker Bio
Gary Salman is the CEO and co-founder of Black Talon Security, a leading innovator in cybersecurity solutions for healthcare. With an impressive 34-year career in healthcare technology, Salman is both a seasoned security expert and a visionary. In the late 1990s, he developed one of the earliest cloud-based dental practice management systems, which was acquired by a publicly traded company in 2002. Salman also has a unique background, as he is still actively involved in law enforcement as a deputy sheriff. Under his leadership, Black Talon monitors and secures approximately 65,000 devices worldwide. The company provides cybersecurity services to a wide range of clients, from small practices to some of the largest healthcare organizations in the United States, including many of the top 20 dental services organizations.
Additional Information
This course is sponsored by Black Talon Security.
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