In today’s world, cybersecurity threats are an ever-present danger to dealerships, both large and small. The good news is that many dealerships are taking action to improve their cybersecurity posture and they’re implementing a variety of software, devices, and assessments in an attempt to protect their data, finances, and reputations. But unfortunately, this just isn’t … Read more
As dealerships scramble to comply with the new FTC Safeguards Rule it’s important to remember why the new rule exists – to drive businesses to implement more effective cybersecurity practices that will protect consumer data. The new rule doesn’t exist just to annoy businesses. Unfortunately, many dealerships are solely concerned with finding the easiest, cheapest … Read more
According to research performed by the Ponemon Institute, 60% of cyberattack victims were compromised due to missing software security patches. Software security patching is the process of updating software to fix known vulnerabilities and prevent potential security breaches. It’s an essential practice for maintaining the security and integrity of computer systems and networks. Why Don’t … Read more
Today the average downtime from a cyberattack is about 3 weeks. The reason why it takes so many so long to resume operations after a cyberattack is because many businesses focus solely on blocking the attack. The implementation of antivirus software and endpoint detection technology gives naïve businesses a sense of confidence that their business … Read more
To start, let’s all be clear about the definition of an MSP. An MSP is a managed service provider. Helion is an IT/cybersecurity MSP. More specifically, Helion is an organization composed of technical IT and cybersecurity professionals. It’s the skill of this team of technical professionals that makes it possible to provide auto and heavy … Read more
The business of selling and servicing cars and trucks depends on technology. As a result, the reliability and security of your IT infrastructure is mission critical. In other words, your dealership’s ability to make money is directly tied to the viability of your network, computers, and data. Keep this in mind as you read through … Read more
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 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report. We’re now at the point where 33% of organizations globally have suffered a ransomware attack. Cybercrime is a lucrative industry with … Read more
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 and it’s rare that the cybercriminal is ever caught and prosecuted. As a result, cybercrime has attracted highly sophisticated and well-funded criminals into this lucrative industry. … Read more
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 personal and professional well-being. To mitigate these risks and to optimize the productive use of the technology we rely on, knowledge and skills are needed. The … Read more