Erik Nachbahr
For years, protecting a dealership’s network meant building a digital wall around it, but dealerships must shift to borderless cybersecurity to stay ahead of modern threats. Firewalls, endpoint security, and intrusion detection systems used to be the first line of defense, and they worked well when most people accessing the network were inside its borders. … Read more
When it comes to managing IT infrastructure for your dealership, the question of sticking with traditional on-premise servers or moving to the cloud is an important one. As technology continues to evolve, dealerships need solutions that not only handle today’s needs but also provide flexibility for future needs. This is why dealerships should choose Azure … Read more
In the Wards Automotive article “Steering Clear of Cyberthreats,” cybersecurity expert Erik Nachbahr of Helion Technologies warns that many dealerships are underestimating the complexity and cost of dealership cybersecurity. While IT staff keep systems running, cybersecurity requires specialized skills—and expecting in-house IT teams to manage both roles can lead to serious risk. The article references … Read more
When it comes to cybersecurity, dealerships face a unique set of challenges. With sensitive customer data, financial information, and networks to protect, keeping up with evolving cyber threats can feel like a full-time job. That’s why having the right tools and expertise to detect and respond to those threats is crucial – like EDR & … Read more
As a dealer, your primary focus is selling and servicing cars and trucks. However, to succeed, you must also defend your dealership against a variety of threats — including the growing SaaS security risks that businesses face. In today’s world, it’s crucial to recognize that your operations are increasingly dependent on cloud-based services. While this … Read more
The Automotive News article “Will dealerships heed the lessons learned from 2024 cyber attacks?” explores how the high-profile CDK Global data breach and cyber attacks became a wake-up call for the automotive retail industry. It highlights the growing urgency around dealership cybersecurity, emphasizing that proactive risk management—through cybersecurity monitoring, insurance, employee training, and vendor vetting—is … Read more
Cybercriminals have found a lucrative way to streamline their attacks and maximize their gains: by using Initial Access Brokers (IABs). These brokers specialize in gaining access to networks—like yours—and then selling that access to other cybercriminals. They’re essentially the middlemen of the cybercrime world, and their customers range from ransomware groups looking to cash in … Read more
Cybersecurity is a never-ending game of cat and mouse. Every time we make progress, cybercriminals evolve their tactics, looking for new ways to bypass our defenses. For many dealerships, deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools feels like a solid step in the right direction—and it is—but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Without … Read more
EDR effectiveness depends on how well it’s used – and dealerships often stumble when it comes to fully leveraging EDR. As an important part of a comprehensive information security program, EDR provides valuable information that can be used to stop malware in its tracks. But as powerful as EDR can be, it’s not a magic … Read more