If you think dealership cybersecurity threats have been escalating over the past few years… you’re right. But what’s happening now is different. A new generation of artificial intelligence – highlighted by Anthropic’s “Mythos” model – isn’t just making cyberattacks more frequent. It’s making them smarter, faster, and far more scalable. And global leaders are paying … Read more
There’s no denying it — Tekion is having a moment. Across the country, dealerships are making the move. Some are actively switching. Others are evaluating. And many more are watching closely, trying to decide if now is the time to jump in. It’s not happening by accident. A combination of real-world disruption and next-generation innovation … Read more
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
For most modern auto and truck dealerships, Microsoft 365 isn’t just a productivity suite — it’s the backbone of daily operations. Email, calendars, financial reporting, HR systems, customer records, collaboration tools, and even service workflows live inside this cloud tenant. But here’s the hard truth: just because your data lives in Microsoft 365 doesn’t mean … 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
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