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Defending Dentistry: Cybersecurity Essentials – Ep. 77

October 3, 2025
Guest: Gary Salman

In this episode of Endo Voices, host Dr. Marcus Johnson sits down with Gary Salman, CEO and Co-Founder of Black Talon Security, to unpack the critical and often overlooked role of cybersecurity in dentistry. 

From real-world case studies to practical tips, the discussion covers: 

  • Current threats including phishing attacks, firewall vulnerabilities, email account takeovers, social engineering, and more. 
  • The importance of cyber liability insurance to your overall cyber resilience, in addition to offensive and defensive cyber prevention measures.  
  • The need for separation between IT and cybersecurity vendors for unbiased, independent risk assessment. 

Gary emphasizes that while threats are increasing, nearly all cyber incidents are preventable with the right layers of protection and training. Whether you’re running a solo practice or managing multiple locations, this episode offers actionable strategies to secure patient data, safeguard your reputation, and strengthen your practice’s future. 

Episode Resources

  1. Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2024). Internet crime report 2023. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice. Retrieved from https://www.ic3.gov
  2. Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2023). Internet crime report 2022. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice. Retrieved from https://www.ic3.gov
  3. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. (n.d.). Health information privacy. Retrieved from https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa
  4. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (n.d.). Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) alerts and guidance. Retrieved from https://www.cisa.gov
  5. American Dental Association. (n.d.). HIPAA compliance and dental practices. Retrieved from https://www.ada.org
  6. National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2018). Framework for improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity (Version 1.1). Gaithersburg, MD: U.S. Department of Commerce.


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