cybersecurity
When it comes to cybersecurity, dealerships face a unique set of challenges. With sensitive customer data, financial information, and networks to protect, keeping up with evolving cyber threats can feel like a full-time job. That’s why having the right tools and expertise to detect and respond to those threats is crucial – like EDR & … Read more
As a dealer, your primary focus is selling and servicing cars and trucks. However, to succeed, you must also defend your dealership against a variety of threats — including the growing SaaS security risks that businesses face. In today’s world, it’s crucial to recognize that your operations are increasingly dependent on cloud-based services. While this … Read more
The Automotive News article “Will dealerships heed the lessons learned from 2024 cyber attacks?” explores how the high-profile CDK Global data breach and cyber attacks became a wake-up call for the automotive retail industry. It highlights the growing urgency around dealership cybersecurity, emphasizing that proactive risk management—through cybersecurity monitoring, insurance, employee training, and vendor vetting—is … Read more
Cybercriminals have found a lucrative way to streamline their attacks and maximize their gains: by using Initial Access Brokers (IABs). These brokers specialize in gaining access to networks—like yours—and then selling that access to other cybercriminals. They’re essentially the middlemen of the cybercrime world, and their customers range from ransomware groups looking to cash in … Read more
Cybersecurity is a never-ending game of cat and mouse. Every time we make progress, cybercriminals evolve their tactics, looking for new ways to bypass our defenses. For many dealerships, deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools feels like a solid step in the right direction—and it is—but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Without … Read more
Your dealership depends on technology—it’s the backbone of everything you do. From managing customer data to driving sales and service operations, your dealership’s tech infrastructure keeps the wheels turning. So why do so many seem to undervalue dealership IT and cybersecurity? Here’s the tough truth: most dealerships don’t have the right resources to handle IT … Read more
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
Dealerships are under attack, and the new cyber threat targeting dealerships is something called the “EDR Killer.” This growing threat is specifically designed to bypass one of the most critical security defenses dealerships rely on—your Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) system. If you’re relying on EDR alone to protect your dealership’s systems, data, finances, and … 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