Cybersecurity essentials and Privacy Act compliance for osteopaths

On-demand webinar:

This on-demand webinar explores the cybersecurity essentials and Privacy Act compliance for osteopaths. It will delve into the pressing cybersecurity threats facing Australian healthcare workers, highlighting the increasing risk of data breaches within the healthcare sector. We'll explore real-world examples of breaches and their impact on patient trust, practice reputation and revenue.

The webinar will also cover the recent changes to the Privacy Act introduced by the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. These amendments will bring significant updates to compliance requirements, emphasising the need for robust data protection measures. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of what these changes will mean for their practice and how to stay compliant.

Additionally, a key set of cybersecurity recommendations tailored towards osteopaths and their unique digital environment will be covered As part of this, you will learn a range of practical steps to enhance your practice's cybersecurity posture and protect your patient data.

Learning objectives:

1) Identify cybersecurity threats: Understand the key cybersecurity threats facing Australian healthcare workers and the increasing risk of data breaches within the healthcare sector.
2) Analyse real-world breaches: Explore real-world examples of data breaches in the healthcare sector.
3) Understand the Privacy Act amendments: Gain a clear understanding of the recent changes to the Privacy Act introduced by the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 and their implications for compliance requirements.
4) Implement cybersecurity measures: Learn practical steps and tailored cybersecurity recommendations to enhance your practice's cybersecurity posture and protect patient data.

Your presenter:

Conor McLaren is a director and cybersecurity specialist with the Australian cybersecurity company, Just Protect. He has extensive experience across various sectors, including healthcare. He is committed to developing innovative strategies to secure Australian health service providers by pairing proactive security measures with robust IT services.

Just Protect specialises in providing comprehensive cybersecurity, privacy advisory, and IT support services tailored specifically to the Australian healthcare sector. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and expert insights, Just Protect empowers healthcare organisations to manage their IT infrastructure securely, enabling them to focus on what truly matters: delivering exceptional patient care.

The firm's certifications include:

• SANS GIAC Advisory Board
• SANS GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA)
• SANS GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)
• Applied Network Defense – Practical Threat Hunting
• Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO

1.0 CPD hour

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