Economic Chaos = Cyber Risk: Why It’s Time to Rethink How You Defend Your Dealership At first glance, President Trump’s proposed tariffs and the mounting trade tensions might seem like issues for politicians and economists to wrangle with. But if you manage a car dealership, how tariffs and economic uncertainty are increasing cybersecurity risks for … Read more
For years, protecting a dealership’s network meant building a digital wall around it, but dealerships must shift to borderless cybersecurity to stay ahead of modern threats. Firewalls, endpoint security, and intrusion detection systems used to be the first line of defense, and they worked well when most people accessing the network were inside its borders. … Read more
When it comes to managing IT infrastructure for your dealership, the question of sticking with traditional on-premise servers or moving to the cloud is an important one. As technology continues to evolve, dealerships need solutions that not only handle today’s needs but also provide flexibility for future needs. This is why dealerships should choose Azure … Read more
In the Wards Automotive article “Steering Clear of Cyberthreats,” cybersecurity expert Erik Nachbahr of Helion Technologies warns that many dealerships are underestimating the complexity and cost of dealership cybersecurity. While IT staff keep systems running, cybersecurity requires specialized skills—and expecting in-house IT teams to manage both roles can lead to serious risk. The article references … 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
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
The reputation of a dealership can be shattered in an instant. Cybersecurity incidents aren’t just technical problems—they’re ticking time bombs that can destroy a dealership’s hard-earned trust and goodwill with customers. Imagine your dealership’s name plastered across headlines, not for record sales, but for a data breach. Now, try to sell a car to a … Read more
As cybercriminals get craftier, the need for robust cybersecurity measures becomes undeniable. Enter the MSSP, or Managed Security Service Provider—a secret weapon that can turn the tide for dealerships striving to stay ahead of the cybercriminal. So, what exactly is an MSSP, and why do dealerships, in particular, need one? (If you already have an … Read more