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Rising Above The Cybersecurity Poverty Line
The cybersecurity poverty line is a term used to understand your dealership’s cybersecurity shortfalls and what needs to be done to level-up and enhance your cybersecurity posture. The line [...]
Cybercriminals Use Privilege Escalation; Here’s What You Need To Know
Privilege escalation is when a malicious user gains elevated access to resources they are not authorized to access. This happens when a cybercriminal exploits a bug, design flaw, or [...]
The New FTC Safeguards Rule – Addressing Some Common Questions
There’s lots of interest in - and questions about - the new FTC Safeguards Rule. In this blog we provide answers to some of the most common questions we [...]
Signs of an Impending Ransomware Attack
The point at which the cybercriminal emerges and demands ransom is the endgame of a cyber-attack - not the beginning. The key to minimizing – or even eliminating – [...]
GLBA Now Requires A “Qualified Individual” To Oversee Dealership Cybersecurity
There’s a lot of interest in the new Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act’s (GLBA) revised Safeguards Rule. The new Rule gets more specific about exactly what dealers must have in place to [...]
Vulnerability Assessments & Penetration Testing – What’s The Difference?
The newly updated FTC Safeguards Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires dealers to perform vulnerability assessments every six months and penetration testing annually. But what is a vulnerability [...]
FTC Updated Rule Under Gramm-Leach-Bliley & What It Means For Dealerships
On October 27, 2021, the FTC announced an updated rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) that requires dealers to bolster their cybersecurity measures to better protect consumer data. The [...]
Don’t Be A Victim Of Credential Stuffing
Credential stuffing is a cyberattack approach that uses stolen account credentials – typically usernames and passwords – to hack into online accounts by “stuffing” the stolen credentials into the [...]
The Value Of An Incident Response Plan & What It Can Do For A Dealership
When it comes to cybercrime, it’s important to realize that this threat has the potential to not only damage your ability to generate revenue but also to punch a [...]