Steps To Performing A Cyber-Risk Assessment
The FTC Safeguards Rule now requires that dealerships perform an annual cyber-risk assessment. This requirement shouldn’t be viewed as just another government regulation that is a big hassle [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]