Episode 619: Public Wi-Fi: Is It Still a Security Risk? What Therapists Need to Know About Untrusted Networks

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech.

In our latest episode, we share what you need to know about public wi-fi networks & the security risks they pose to your devices and information. 

We discuss:

• The difference between privacy and security
• How the risks posed by public wi-fi networks have changed over time
• What security risks public wi-fi networks actually pose to your device
• How to use a risk analysis lens to put simple, accessible safeguards in place 

Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/

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Resources:

• Reader's Digest Article: There’s a New Danger When Connecting to Public Wi-Fi—Here’s What You Need to Know
• Security Magazine Article: 5M Public, Unsecured Wi-Fi Networks Found Exposed
• Forbes Article: Stop Using Public Wi-Fi, Google Warns—Change Your Phone Settings
• AP News: One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers
• Zimperium Article: Travel Is Up and So Are the Risks 5 Million Public Unsecured Wi-Fi Networks Exposed

PCT Resources:

• Group Practice Care Premium
  • weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours — including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC
  • Device Security Suite: assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training + access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting all personally owned & practice-provided devices (for *all* team members at no per-person cost)
  • Remote Workspace Security Suite: assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Remote Workspaces training for all team members + access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + more
• HIPAA Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning service for mental health practices — care for your practice using our supportive, shame-free risk analysis and mitigation planning service. You’ll have your Risk Analysis done within 2 hours, performed by a PCT consultant, using a tool built specifically for mental health practice, and a mitigation checklist to help you reduce your risks.
• PCT’s Comprehensive HIPAA Security Compliance Program (discounted) bundles:
  • For Group Practices
  • For Solo Practitioners
    • Comprehensive HIPAA Security Policies & Procedures
    • Forms & Logs for documenting implementation and maintenance of Policies & Procedures in practice
    • Device & Workspace Security Suites
    • Direct Support & Consultation from PCT team + therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC (live & recorded + searchable library)
    • Includes the Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning service + tool
  • HIPAA Security & Privacy Ethics training