Dear BC Advantage Readers, I would usually save the bio until the end, but I feel the context is helpful as you read this article. Bear with me for a few sentences and we'll move on to the good stuff. I think my initial passion for technology began when I was a Navy Officer in the 1990s. I was fortunate enough to be assigned as the CIO over a large group, and that was life-changing for me. Later, I married a White Hat, ethical hacker, cybersecurity architect. Suddenly, cybersecurity was in my life-lock, stock, and barrel. Attending technology, cybersecurity, and hacker conferences like DEFCON and Black Hat pumped us up and motivated us to launch the HITCM-PP certification. It is focused on what solo and small group physicians and their practice managers need to know-not the tech-guy. That is what this article is about: small practice management. No resources, serious threats, and HHS is stepping up with excellent support. If you think cyber awareness isn't your problem, you are wrong. Your job is at risk, as are the jobs of anyone on any network you are accessing. Your patients are at risk. And no, the EHR company nor the hospital is handling it for you. In almost every case, even your hired tech-guy isn't handling it for you. Not because they are negligent, but because they are not you and you are the one clicking on the keyboard. I will tell you about actions you can take right away, for free, and with little effort on your part or your staff's part. Links referenced here will be provided at the end of the article. Obligatory disclaimer: I am not an attorney, I don't play one on TV, and this is not to be considered legal or business advice. What it is intended to do is show you that you don't need to backburner cyber awareness for your practice due to complexity, cost…