October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. The University of Toronto's Information Security Unit will host in person and online events focused on the theme of "strengthening our digital trust". Visit their website to learn more and register.
In addition, we have put together a few links where you can learn how to be safe with your data and privacy while using online tools. We hope you find this list useful.
Resources for dentists and the dental office
American Dental Association – Resources on Cybersecurity
CDSPI: Cyber Insurance for Dental Practices: Protect your practice from the devastating effects of cyber crime. Accessed on September 23, 2024
Chown, P. Cybersecurity in Dentistry: Safeguarding Patient Information in the Digital Age. Dentistry Today: May 1, 2024. Accessed on September 23, 2024
Colette, David (2024). Cybersecurity threats and your dental practice: What to know about protecting your office—and your patients. Dentistry IQ: June 22, 2024. Accessed on September 23, 2024
Fritz, P.C., Fritz, C. (2022) Cybersecurity & Data Protection in Dentistry: A Global Threat. Oral Health: June 2022. Accessed from
Kolen, D. (2023) Cybersecurity: Current Best Practices. Ontario Academy of General Dentistry. Accessed on September 23, 2024
Lavine, L. (2020). Take steps now to combat cyberattacks. Dental Products Report, 54(3), 68–68.
Lavine, L. (2023). Why Cybersecurity Matters. Dental Products Report, 57(3), 58–58.
Lavine, L. (2023). Train Your Dental Staff to Recognize Cybersecurity Concerns. Dental Products Report, 57(4), 50–50.
Lavine, L. (2024). Starting the Year With Good Cybersecurity. Dental Products Report, 58(2), 34–34.
Ontario Dental Association (2024). Cybersecurity in the Dental Office: Boosting your knowledge [Members only access].
Resources for Everyone
Government of Canada (2024). Get Cybersafe.ca: Learn how to stay safe online. Accessed on September 27, 2024
Government of Canada (2024). Government of Canada’s Enterprise Cyber Security Strategy. Accessed on September 27, 2024
Government of Canada (2024) Reporting an incidence at the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security. Accessed on September 27, 2024
Lallie HS, Shepherd LA, Nurse JRC, Erola A, Epiphaniou G, Maple C, Bellekens X. Cyber security in the age of COVID-19: A timeline and analysis of cyber-crime and cyber-attacks during the pandemic. Comput Secur. 2021 Jun;105:102248. doi: 10.1016/j.cose.2021.102248. Epub 2021 Mar 3. PMID: 36540648; PMCID: PMC9755115.
World Health Organization (2024). Cyber-attacks on critical health infrastructure: Q&A. Accessed on September 27, 2024
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