Naveen Krishna - Atlanta Metropolitan Area | Professional Profile | LinkedIn (original) (raw)

• Steeve Kurian, MBA Is Your Dealership Next? Lessons from the CDK Global Cyberattack Ugh, another cyberattack! This time, CDK Global took a hit, leaving thousands of dealerships scrambling. But fear not, fellow auto industry peeps, let's turn this into a learning opportunity! We all know the pain of a disrupted sale. But a cyberattack can grind your entire operation to a halt. Imagine – no processing sales, managing inventory, or even accessing customer data. While CDK works on a fix, let's focus on prevention. Here's how to shield your dealership from a similar fate: Patchwork Makes Perfect: Stay on top of software updates and security patches. Those updates might seem annoying, but they're like armor for your systems. ️ Password Power: Let's ditch the "password123"s! Enforce strong, unique passwords and consider multi-factor authentication (MFA) for an extra layer of defense. Employee Education: Your team is your frontline defense. Train them to spot phishing scams and other suspicious activities. Remember, knowledge is power! Backup Brigade: Regular backups are your safety net. Store them securely off-site so you can bounce back quickly if disaster strikes. This attack is a wake-up call for the entire auto industry. Let's share our best practices in the comments below! What cybersecurity measures have you implemented at your dealership? How can we work together to make our industry more cyber-resilient? #cybersecurity #CDKGlobal #carsales #autoindustry