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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The new FTC Safeguards Rule requires dealerships to implement and maintain an information security program that protects consumer data.  The new Safeguards Rule goes into effect in December 2022.  [...]

When it comes to cybersecurity you should first and foremost focus on protecting your business from a cyberattack.  Your focus should not be simply to comply with new regulations.  [...]

The key to mitigating - or eliminating - the impact of a cyberattack is to detect the attack in its infancy, swiftly stop it, and then quickly remove all [...]

Dealers are concerned about complying with the new FTC Safeguards Rule.  As they delve into what they need to do to comply there appears to be confusion about the [...]

The high velocity consolidation of the automotive retail space coupled with an explosion in cybercrime makes it increasingly important to be aware of the impact an acquisition can have [...]