Why Your Dealership Needs a Cybersecurity Audit Today!

A Cybersecurity Readiness Audit provides critical insight into your dealership's security posture. An audit helps prioritize improvements, meet regulatory obligations, and reduce the risk of cyber incidents - ultimately protecting your dealership, your customers, and your reputation.

Automobile dealerships like yours are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats due to sensitive data handled on a daily basis. After all the cars and trucks run on gasoline and electricity but dealerships run on complex digital software. A Cybersecurity Readiness Audit is a proactive step that helps you address security weaknesses before they lead to costly incidents.

Key Reasons to Pursue a Readiness Audit:

• Customer Data Protection - All dealerships store sensitive customer data making them prime targets for data breaches including identity theft.

• Regulatory Compliance - The FTC Safeguards Rule mandates that dealerships implement and maintain strong cybersecurity programs to protect consumer information.

• Operational Continuity - Cyberattacks can halt dealership operations, disrupt sales, and damage service capabilities, leading to loss in revenue and reputation.

• Rising Rasomware Risk - Automotive retail has felt the pain of vicious ransomware attacks that encrypt data and demand 'ransom' to return operational control. Most dealers in America felt the pain of the BlackSuit attack in June,2024 that left 1,500 dealers at a standstill for a $1.5billion loss before a $25 million dollar bitcoin ransom was paid.

• Third-Party Risk Exposure - Integration with CRM's, DMS Platforms, and other vendor systems increases the exposure to external vulnerabilities.

• Consumer/Customer Trust and Confidence - Demonstrating a commitment to cybersecurity reassures customers that their data is in saaafe hands, which can enhance brand loyalty and pyschological safety for everyone.