The number of medium-sized businesses with Cyber insurance has increased to 31% from 19% in 2018 (gov.uk report). As costs for a breach continue to rise, practices are starting to see the value in protecting themselves. The cost of Cyber crime While the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has so far handed out very few fines…
Risk management is all part of running a practice – whether that is NHS or private. Here are three of the big risks facing practice owners in 2019. 1. Attracting and retaining talent to the healthcare sector It is no secret that many doctors and dentists are leaving the NHS, or the healthcare profession altogether,…
It’s easy to be lax with the rules or forget to tell your insurer when there’s a change in your life. Many even admit to knowing that they are invalidating their insurance. It’s time to see insurance as protection – not an unnecessary cost. How are we invalidating our insurance policies? Research by MoneySuperMarket has…
The easiest and most direct route into your IT system for Cyber criminals is through your email. It is open to security threats such as ransomware, phishing and other malware. And the healthcare industry is a prime target for Cyber attacks. The problem with email Cyber crime has evolved as ransomware developers realised that they…
According to a government report, 74% of businesses consider Cyber security a high priority, yet only 27% have formal policies in place. It’s time to manage your risks. It’s time to consider how you run your practice More than four in 10 businesses interviewed in the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2018 reported a breach. Even…
As a dental professional, you should already know the importance of dental indemnity insurance. Not only is it a requirement of your General Dentist Council registration, but it protects you and your career in the event of a claim. Protect your career There were 39.9 million Courses of Treatment (CoT) delivered in 2016-17, this is…
Did you know that there were 281,094 internet-borne Cyber attack attempts on each UK business in 2018? In many cases, good practices and security prevent damage, but can you prepare for every breach attempt? What is your back up plan? Cyber attacks are on the rise With hundreds of thousands of Cyber attacks per year,…
We are seeing an upward trend in targeted ransomware attacks. What is it and how do you protect your dental or medical practice? What is a targeted ransomware attack? Targeted ransomware is malware, or infected software, that is directed at a specific company in order to steal information and asks the victim to pay a…
New data laws give customers more control over their information – this could help you save money on insurance! Could you benefit? How can you benefit from GDPR? While the rules under General Data Protection Regulation may seem like a minefield, they do give you better and clearer rights in terms of your personal data.…
One of the biggest threats facing the healthcare sector is cybercrime. However, not many dental and medical practices fully understand the implications of a breach – which leaves them vulnerable. What more can you do to protect your practice? Why is Cyber risk a threat to small businesses? Small businesses are just as likely (if…