Cybersecurity for Coaches and Therapists A Practical Guide for Protecting Client Data

This groundbreaking bookfilters downthe wealth of information on cybersecurity to the most relevant and highly applicable aspects for coaches, therapists, researchers and all otherpractitioners handling confidential clientconversations and data. Whether working with clients online or face to face, practitioners today increasingly rely on the cyberspace as part of their practice. Through a solutions-focused lens, the book provides easy-to-apply practical advice and guidelines using non-technical language, enabling practitioners to mitigate the rising threat of cybercrime, which can no longer be ignored. By the last page the reader will have knowledge and awareness towards: securing devices, spotting financial fraud, mitigating the risks of online communications, operating more securely from a home office and handling a cyber event if one occurs. Clear, concise, and easy to follow, this guide is a pivotal resource for coaches, therapists, researchers and all otherpractitioners protecting their clients and businesses.

Introduction 1. Cyber security is here to stay 2. Securing PCs and other devices 3. Networks, login credentials and embracing friction 4. Keeping communications confidential 5. Cyberattacks 6.Scams tailored to your profession 7. Payment fraud directed at your practice 8. Ethics and data 9. Case studies 10. Checklists and conclusions Afterword

Alexandra J.S. Fouracres is a cybersecurity manager and cyber fraud expert in addition to working as a coaching psychologist, academic and published researcher.She holds qualifications incoaching psychology and positive psychology and is a member of the British Psychological Society.