Information technology blog, cybersecurity blog

If you own or manage a car dealership, you rely heavily on technology, from managing vehicle inventory, to creating sales orders and processing loans.

Firewalls often fall into that “out-of-sight, out-of-mind” category; quietly operating to keep your network safe without too much thought from business leaders or users. But, just like every other part of your network, firewalls need to be monitored and updated to ward off new threats.

If you manage or own an auto dealership, you understand the need for data security. In addition to safeguarding your own sensitive information and that of your customers, there are regulatory obligations such as the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Safeguards Rule to consider as well.

Cyber threats like phishing, ransomware, and social engineering attacks are at an all-time high and they are constantly evolving. The good news is that as new threats emerge, new tools to combat them are also being developed.

With the proliferation of technology comes a steady increase in cyber incidents. With the global average cost of a data incident this year approaching $4.5 million, keeping data safe is critical to the success of every business.

Anyone who keeps track of the news knows that cybersecurity is a hot topic. Whether it’s the latest breach, cyber liability insurance, new tools that hackers are using, or something else, cybersecurity is always top of mind.

When it comes to technology, it is often “out of sight, out of mind.” In other words, as long as things are operating smoothly, many people don’t give their organization's IT infrastructure much thought.

While business leaders worldwide understand the importance of protecting their networks and data, many don’t have a full understanding of the concrete steps they can take. If you are one of them, you are reading the right article.