Information technology blog, cybersecurity blog

If you manage or own an auto dealership you understand how vital technology is for your business. Not only do you use technology for managing vehicle inventory, creating sales orders or financing and processing loans, but you also use technology to safeguard your own sensitive information and that of your customers.

Imagine the unthinkable: a cyber incident cripples your network, a natural disaster shuts down your office, or a critical system failure throws your operations into chaos. How will your business react?

Updated: 2024 Most business leaders don’t like to think about the possibility that disaster could strike their organization. But that doesn't eliminate the risk. Whether it’s a natural or man-made disaster, the ramifications can be equally damaging. At a minimum, disasters of either kind can cause downtime, damage to your reputation, and financial loss.

From natural disasters to cyber incidents, the unexpected can strike any business. Having a disaster recovery plan in place before disaster strikes can mean the difference between extended periods of downtime and a quick return to business as usual.

Editor's note: This article was originally posted in 2018, but has been updated to include the most current information.

Editor's note: This article was originally published in 2019, but has been updated to reflect the latest information.

If you are like many business leaders, you may assume that as long as your data is backed up you can weather any “storm” that life throws your way.