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1/9/2017 |
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Why Cybersecurity Is Critical For Dental Practices |
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Why Cybersecurity Is Critical For Dental Practices by Dr. Lorne Lavine In a previous article, we talked about the nightmare of Dr. L, who experienced identify theft and an account hack that almost resulted in loss of all her bank account balances, phone and other personal data. In the upcoming articles, I want to start discussing what Dr. L could have done differently to protect herself. Keep in mind that as the criminals become more and more sophisticated, you can never be 100-percent protected. But, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do everything possible to protect yourself now! While there are many ways to protect your data and online accounts, in my opinion, the best method is Two-Factor Authentication, or 2FA. Two-factor authentication (also sometimes called “two-step authentication”) is a way to increase security. Instead of just a password, there are two parts involved: Something that only you know, and something you have with you. The former is usually an existing password. The latter is some external object you own, such as a smartphone. Read full article on Dental Products Report.
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