Healthcare moved into the number one spot for cybercrime target sectors in the FBI's annual Internet Crime Report. Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) practices represent prime targets due to their high density of historical patient records, making proactive risk management essential.

In this episode of Oral Surgery Admin's Time Out, host Kate Gero (McNally Brothers Oral Surgery) sits down with Gary Salman, CEO and Co-Founder of Black Talon Security. Together, they discuss the operational realities of cyber risk management and why practice administrators must maintain direct visibility into network security posture.

The conversation explores:

• Risk Score Visibility: How converting complex telemetry into a simple 1–100 cyber risk rating empowers administrators to evaluate network health without technical expertise.
• Separation of Duties: Why managed service providers (IT) and independent cybersecurity specialists must remain separate entities to avoid conflicts of interest and satisfy legal expectations.
• AI Integration and Threats: The operational benefits of clinical AI documentation alongside the risks of unvetted AI tools, protected health information (PHI) exposures, and AI-weaponized phishing schemes.

Whether evaluating software vendors or addressing legacy network vulnerabilities, this discussion equips administrative leaders with the knowledge needed to protect practice assets, patient data, and operational continuity. Tune in to gain practical strategies for leading cybersecurity oversight in your practice.