Our special guest is Steven McEvoy, an IT Professional and Project Manager for MME Consulting, a computer company specializing in serving dental practices nationwide. Steve is here to discuss cyber security. He exposes the loopholes, but he also provides solutions. Orthodontic practices are lucrative, making them a prime target for hackers who can leverage you and hold your data as ransom. This episode is a must-listen-to protect your data from ransomware and bad actors.   IN THIS EPISODE: [0:00] Dr Leon introduces today’s topic: Cyber Security.  [4:04] Steve explains why an orthodontic practice is ripe for cyber attack.  [6:53] Steve discusses antivirus programs and has suggestions on next-gen antivirus software for orthodontic practices.  [11:19] Steve describes how a hacker can fool a staff member.  [17:14] Listener, Mark Bronski, asks how to start protecting your practice from cyber attacks? [22:28] Steve discusses the value of staff training and using a password manager.  [28:25] Steve discusses the question of having your information in the crowd.    KEY TAKEAWAYS:  [3:35] Why is an orthodontic practice a target for cyber security threats? [7:00] Do we still need antivirus software on my computer, and is it effective to fight off the next-gen cyber attacks? [11:11] How do you define this phenomenon? Is it phishing scams or social engineering? How do you define it? RESOURCE LINKS People + Practice  - Website Leon - Email Amy - Email Steve McEvoy Email MME Consulting - Website   QUOTES:  “Every new ransomware attack is a unique thing. So an old school antivirus program was used to look for a particular pattern, an executable file that's coming in attached to an email. If it matched that pattern, it would stop it. But now it's a hacker that makes something that's completely dynamic. So there are better antivirus tools that are out there today. I refer to them as next-gen antiviruses, and they're available from multiple companies.” Steve McEvoy   “All practices should be monitored. If someone's out shopping for one, the buzzword is an EDR. An EDR solution stands for endpoint detection and response. They're available from multiple companies like Sentinel 1 and WatchGuard.” - Steve McEvoy