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Internal IT Working With External IT – Does This Work?
Well, the short answer is yes, it can. In fact - if it is done correctly - it is an optimal approach to maximizing the performance of a dealership’s [...]
Does Outsourcing Your IT Make Sense?
There was a time, long ago, when you could sell and service a car or a truck without the need for technology. Those days are long gone. Today, technology [...]
Using Approvals in Microsoft Teams to Boost Dealer Productivity
Dealing with the process of requesting and providing approvals is a common part of every business. Whether you are seeking approval for something or others are seeking your approval [...]
Protecting Against Insider Threats
Often, when a dealership employee resigns or is terminated, the process of off-boarding the employee is left to someone in human resources and/or the employee’s manager. Unfortunately, in many [...]
The Democratization of Cybercrime
In the old days, to be a cybercriminal you had to have some technical skill. This requirement limited the number of people that could get in on this lucrative [...]
Vishing – Another Thing to Worry About
The FBI recently issued a warning about the growing use of vishing as a new tactic that cybercriminals are using to exploit network access and privilege escalation. The rise [...]
Using Indicators of Behavior to Protect Your Dealership
When it comes to protecting your dealership from the cybercriminal - Indicators of Compromise (IOC) is the typical approach utilized. IOCs are evidence that a cyber-attack has taken place. [...]
Dealership Mindset & Cybersecurity
To best defend against the cybercriminal dealers should take it for granted that they will be hacked - believing otherwise is foolish. Properly protecting your business from a cyberattack [...]
Your Dealership’s Phone System & Emergency Services
Have you heard of Enhanced 911 (E911)? Today, all telephony communications in the United States must comply with E911. Basically, E911 is a system that automatically provides the location [...]