Changing DMS. Rolling out a new CRM. Migrating email, networks, or core business systems. From a business perspective, these are all good problems to have. They signal growth, modernization, and an investment in efficiency. But there’s a less exciting side effect that often doesn’t get enough attention: Major technology changes quietly increase cybersecurity risk. Not … Read more
Dealerships using AI are responding faster to customers, booking more appointments, and handling more work with fewer people. From AI-powered chat on your website to voice bots answering phones after hours, artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of how auto and truck dealerships compete. The opportunity is huge—but so is the responsibility, because every new … Read more
The shock of the 2024 CDK ransomware attack may be fading, but its impact is still shaping dealership cybersecurity. Frozen titles, dead sales systems, handwritten forms, and millions in lost revenue reminded everyone just how dependent dealerships are on their DMS—and how quickly operations collapse when cybercriminals find a way in. Here’s how to build … Read more
A recent Automotive News article titled “AI for good battles AI used in dealership cybercrime” (Nov. 26, 2025) highlights a stark reality for today’s auto and truck dealers: the cybersecurity threat landscape is evolving too quickly for in-house IT teams to manage alone. And few people have been sounding that alarm longer than Erik Nachbahr, … Read more
Auto and truck dealerships are facing a new wave of AI-powered cyberattacks — threats that don’t sleep, don’t take days off, and don’t wait for an IT ticket before they adapt. The rise of autonomous, AI-powered cyberattacks has changed the game. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: Most dealerships aren’t prepared for what this next wave … Read more
If you’ve ever said, “Our IT team handles cybersecurity,” this blog is for you. In dealerships, it’s easy to lump “technology stuff” into one big bucket. Computers, networks, passwords, malware… it all feels related, right? Well—kind of. Dealership IT and dealership cybersecurity absolutely work together, but they’re built for very different missions. Think of it … Read more
If you manage IT for a dealership group, you already know the pressure: multiple rooftops, demanding sales teams, guests streaming videos on your Wi-Fi, OEM digital tools multiplying by the month, and cyber threats evolving daily. You don’t have time for fragile networks, complicated hardware, or technology that needs constant babysitting. Enter Cisco Meraki — … Read more
“Dealership cybersecurity” probably sounds like a never-ending to-do list filled with confusing jargon, expensive tools, and compliance checkboxes. It’s easy to feel buried under what the experts from the Center for Internet Security (CIS) call “the fog of more.” More threats, more rules, more tools, more noise — and not enough clarity on what actually … Read more
Here’s something you may not know: security misconfiguration is behind 80% of cyber incidents today. That means the biggest risk to your dealership isn’t always some hacker running advanced tools in the dark web—it’s often the everyday settings inside your systems that were never properly locked down. And here’s the kicker: these oversights are one … Read more