If you’ve ever heard the saying, “With great power comes great responsibility,” it sums up the essence of Privileged Access Management (PAM). PAM is like a smart security guard for your dealership’s most sensitive systems. It ensures that only authorized individuals—and sometimes machines—can access critical resources, and only when necessary. Dealerships must take PAM seriously! … Read more
Let’s be real. Cybercriminals aren’t the shady figures we imagine lurking in dark alleys—they’re smart, well-funded, and packing some of the best tech money can buy. And guess what? They have their eyes on one of the most unprepared industries: car dealerships. That’s why cybersecurity for car dealerships has become more critical than ever. Because … Read more
The shift to remote work isn’t a passing trend—it’s the new normal. And as more dealership employees work outside the traditional office environment, they’ll need to access critical dealership data and systems from home or on the go. But with this flexibility comes responsibility, and it falls on dealership management to set clear guidelines for … Read more
There is a significant dealership cybersecurity vulnerability that is either ignored or unnoticed by many. This is a major problem as we continue to see an increase in the frequency and severity of cyberattacks aimed at dealerships. It’s important to remember that cybercriminals don’t care if you are large or small. Cybercriminals are opportunists. They … Read more
Article in Wards Auto about cyberattacks targeting dealerships Regarding cyberattacks targeting dealerships Erik Nachbahr commented that “a good start is to know as much about your IT system as you do about other aspects of the business.” Information technology “is the only area in a dealership business that the executive leadership tends to not understand exactly … Read more
The FTC Safeguards Rule mandates that dealerships must “develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program.” The Rule illustrates the FTC’s commitment to compelling businesses to establish an effective cyber defense to protect consumer information. However, many dealerships are simply concentrating their compliance efforts on isolated measures that alone fall short of constituting a … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) mandates that dealerships – like any other business – have a “comprehensive information security program” in place to protect sensitive customer data. In this blog, we’ll delve into the critical aspects of vulnerability management, highlighting why a vulnerability scan – while valuable – is just the starting point and by … Read more
Many dealerships have been falsely led to believe that FTC compliance can be satisfied with checklists and self-assessments completed by those with limited – if any – technical cybersecurity training and expertise. This is not the case and the consequences of this approach to cybersecurity, FTC compliance, and in securing cyber liability insurance can be … Read more
Cybersecurity isn’t something that most dealership owners and managers think about on a daily basis. But when network protection lands on the back burner, sensitive customer data can be put at risk. That can lead to costly incidents for auto and truck dealerships. A ransomware attack can cost millions and lead to outages that shut … Read more