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Ransomware Prevention – Defensive Tactics Crash Course

Get this quick 15-minute Ransomware Prevention – Defensive Tactics Crash Course from cybersecurity expert Anne Genge designed specifically for dental teams.

    For 
  • Dentists
    ,
  • Practice Managers
    ,
  • Practice Owners
    /
FREE
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TIME

15 min.

About

Welcome to our Ransomware Defensive Tactics Crash Course, designed specifically for dental teams. This concise, 15-minute online, on-demand video course, accompanied by a comprehensive PDF learning resource, is crafted to help dentists, dental practice owners, and dental practice managers quickly understand ransomware threats and gain an overview of how to create a prevention strategy.  Led by cybersecurity expert Anne Genge, this course provides essential basic knowledge to protect your practice from malicious attacks. 

Quick Info

    For:
  • Dentists
    ,
  • Practice Managers
    ,
  • Practice Owners
    /
    Type:
  • Training
    /
    Topic:
  • Cybersecurity
    ,
  • Data Privacy
    /
    Access:
  • On Demand
    /
    Instructor:
  • Anne Genge
    /
  • Length: 15 min.

    • Details

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Understand Ransomware:
      • Define ransomware and its relevance to dental practices.
      • Identify how ransomware spreads within a practice.
    2. Recognize the Threats:
      • Learn about the evolution of ransomware, including double extortion schemes.
      • Understand the impact of ransomware on patient data and practice operations.
    3. Prevention Techniques:
      • Discover how social engineering tactics, such as phishing, facilitate ransomware attacks.
      • Learn effective preventive measures to reduce the risk of ransomware infiltration.
    4. Building a Defensive Strategy:
      • Understand the importance of training staff to create a human firewall.
      • Explore advanced protective measures, including endpoint detection and response (EDR).
    5. Ensure Business Continuity:
      • Learn about robust backup solutions that minimize downtime and data loss.
      • Understand the importance of business continuity planning to recover from potential disasters.
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    Anne Genge

    Dental/Medical Cybersecurity Expert

    As a leading voice in dental AI, privacy, and cybersecurity, I am dedicated to helping dental professionals embrace innovation while safeguarding patient data and practice integrity. With a Certificate in AI & Law from Queen’s University, I specialize in AI privacy, governance, law, and the future of healthcare technology. My work is rooted in the belief that dentistry can lead the charge in safe and ethical adoption of advanced technologies.

    With over two decades of experience and multiple industry-leading certifications—including Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals—I have become the trusted expert for dental teams navigating the complex challenges of AI integration, privacy compliance, and cybersecurity threats.

    Through tailored training, strategic consultation, and thought leadership, I have empowered thousands of dental professionals to protect their practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and confidently adopt transformative AI technologies. My mission is to equip dental practices with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.

    If you’re ready to lead your dental practice into the future of AI and cybersecurity, let’s connect.

    ACCREDITATION: CIPP/C, CHCP, CHSRAS
    Gave us the peace of mind.
    Working with Anne gave us the peace of mind we needed to focus on what we do best—caring for our patients.
    Janice E., Brooklin
    I was really glad I booked a few hours with Anne.
    We wanted to go head on with AI but I was really glad I booked a few hours with Anne to understand the things we would need to do to ensure things were done safely and in compliance with privacy laws.
    Dr. Gavin D., Mississauga
    We are very happy with her ongoing support and expertise.
    Anne helped us protect our practice from hackers and educated our team on how to avoid costly mistakes. We are very happy with her ongoing support and expertise.
    Dr. Brad F., Regina
    The process was easy to understand and implement for our entire team.
    Thanks to Anne, we now feel confident in our cybersecurity defenses. She made the process easy to understand and implement for our entire team.
    Carla S., Etobicoke
    Helped us identify and address risks we didn’t even know existed.
    Anne’s proactive approach to cybersecurity helped us identify and address risks we didn’t even know existed.
    Dr. Ed R., Toronto
    The assessment was very eye-opening.
    The assessment was very eye-opening. We thought we had good security but our IT did not have our backup or our computers set up properly. We appreciated Steve’s help to make a plan to fix everything.
    Dr. Warren B.
    I would highly recommend this to all dentist looking for digital security.
    My experience with Anne Genge was excellent! Anne is very knowledgeable and helpful with cybersecurity and I am very happy with the process. I would highly recommend this to all dentist looking for digital security.
    Janice R. Toronto
    Understandable and fun
    I have taken 3 courses with Anne from Myla and every one has been great. I love how she integrates games and stories to make it understandable and fun.
    Marc S. Halifax
    Anne is a brilliant instructor.
    Anne is a brilliant instructor. I love how she can make the complex material easy to understand through her years of dental experience. She has been helping our practice stay secure for over 14 years.
    Shelley M. Calgary
    Highly recommend this course.
    My team found the training very helpful. The instructor was amazing and gave great examples of what can happen in a dental office if people are not aware of the hacker threats. Highly recommend this course.
    Malcolm T.

      What to expect

      Dental specific

      This program is specifically developed for the dental industry and their unique operational needs and regulations.

      No geek-speak

      Good-bye confusing techno babble! Hello plain talk and memorable stories that capture important concepts.

      Get Ransomware Prevention – Defensive Tactics Crash Course

      This free 15-minute video and PDF resource helps dental teams prevent ransomware and protect patient data.

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      Male and female co-workers looking frustrated at their computer screens that read "your personal files are encrypted"