At Helion, we’re big fans of multi-factor authentication (MFA). This is the process of identifying users by validating two or more “factors” that are unique to a user. Some of the different user factors that are most often used in the authentication process include: Something you know (such as a password or PIN) Something you … Read more
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) passed on November 3, 2020. This new law amends the existing California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and it significantly strengthens this legislation. One addition brought about by passage of the CPRA is the creation of a new government agency called the California Privacy Protection Agency which is “vested with … Read more
So much has changed from just a year ago. COVID-19, as well as a variety of other circumstances, have brought about a shift in the cybersecurity approach dealer’s need to take to protect their data, finances, and reputation. In this blog, we’ll discuss 3 key shifts taking place that are driving dealers to adopting a … Read more
According to a study by the International Data Group, 69% of businesses are already using cloud technology in one capacity or another. Is your dealership one of these businesses? The cost of purchasing, owning and operating on-premise software applications can be a major drain on a dealership’s IT budget. Most significant are the costs associated … Read more
On an average day about 153 viruses and 84 malicious emails attempt to penetrate an automobile dealership’s network. Rest assured that cybercriminals work day in and day out to break into your dealership. They are relentless and these criminals don’t take vacations. Eventually, the cybercriminal will succeed and gain access to your dealership. What happens … Read more
Security Information Event Management (SIEM) is a software solution that enables the detection of cyber-attack incidents that would otherwise go unnoticed and empowers your IT team to quickly take measures to protect your dealership and keep your data, systems, and finances safe. Basically, SIEM aggregates and analyzes information from a variety of different systems across … Read more
CCPA is a California state law intended to enhance the privacy rights and consumer protection for its residence. A key aspect of the CCPA is that businesses take “reasonable measures” to secure consumers’ personal and identifiable information (PII) – such as names, addresses, social security numbers, credit card numbers, credit scores, and bank account numbers. … Read more
COVID-19 isn’t the only pandemic we need to contend with today. We also face a pandemic of cybercrime. Consider that today a ransomware attack takes place every 11 seconds and the vast majority of these attacks target small to mid-sized business – the size of most auto dealers. This is drastically different than just a … Read more
The consumerization of IT is something that automobile and heavy truck dealers need to seriously consider as consumer buying preferences evolve, cybersecurity threats expand, and employee productivity gains become increasingly important. Let’s start by explaining what the term “consumerization of IT” means and why it’s important. The consumerization of IT is the proliferation of personally owned … Read more