Erik Nachbahr
Timonium, MD – February 13, 2023 – Helion Technologies announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Helion to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2023. CRN’s annual MSP 500 list identifies the industry-leading service providers in North America who are driving a new … Read more
According to research performed by the Ponemon Institute, 60% of cyberattack victims were compromised due to missing software security patches. Software security patching is the process of updating software to fix known vulnerabilities and prevent potential security breaches. It’s an essential practice for maintaining the security and integrity of computer systems and networks. Why Don’t … Read more
Today the average downtime from a cyberattack is about 3 weeks. The reason why it takes so many so long to resume operations after a cyberattack is because many businesses focus solely on blocking the attack. The implementation of antivirus software and endpoint detection technology gives naïve businesses a sense of confidence that their business … Read more
To start, let’s all be clear about the definition of an MSP. An MSP is a managed service provider. Helion is an IT/cybersecurity MSP. More specifically, Helion is an organization composed of technical IT and cybersecurity professionals. It’s the skill of this team of technical professionals that makes it possible to provide auto and heavy … Read more
The business of selling and servicing cars and trucks depends on technology. As a result, the reliability and security of your IT infrastructure is mission critical. In other words, your dealership’s ability to make money is directly tied to the viability of your network, computers, and data. Keep this in mind as you read through … Read more
Cybercrime isn’t going away and it’s not slowing down. In 2022, there was a 13% increase over the number of ransomware attacks reported in 2021 according to the Verizon 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report. We’re now at the point where 33% of organizations globally have suffered a ransomware attack. Cybercrime is a lucrative industry with … Read more
Many dealerships are under the impression that simply having a firewall and antivirus software deployed is a solid cyber defense – they’re incorrect. Cybercrime is now big, big business and it’s rare that the cybercriminal is ever caught and prosecuted. As a result, cybercrime has attracted highly sophisticated and well-funded criminals into this lucrative industry. … Read more
Today, almost everything happens on top of a connected technical infrastructure – including selling and servicing cars and trucks. Our reliance on technology poses monumental risks to both our personal and professional well-being. To mitigate these risks and to optimize the productive use of the technology we rely on, knowledge and skills are needed. The … Read more
Endpoints are the physical devices that connect to and exchange information with a computer network. Endpoints include mobile devices, desktop computers, and servers. Endpoints offer the cybercriminal a common point of entry into your dealership. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a solution that analyzes endpoint data looking for signs of malicious behavior. EDR is … Read more