Terry Dortch highlighted the five main components of his firm’s latest perspective on auto and RV dealership cybersecurity and compliance.

Last week, the founder and CEO of Automotive Risk Management Partners powered by Ridgeback Network Defense, released his latest report aimed at clarifying for dealership executives and their IT teams the most effective strategies for protecting dealership networks and data assets from cyber-attacks.

“The auto retail industry must know that cyber protection demands a combat-like mindset. It means bringing smart weapons to the front lines to protect digital assets,” Dortch said. “Invasive data missiles are launched every second against organizations like dealerships.”

Cyber Engagement 2025 details the key cybersecurity frontiers business leaders must consider today when evaluating how best to protect against cyber harassment. The highlights include:

—Why dealerships must have security beyond the extent of protection commonly offered by security tools today.

—The use of Phantoms, Red Teams, and Reconnaissance Agents to secure networks and data.

—Why cyber insurance may no longer be a viable risk strategy.

—AI-supported cybersecurity measures are easily subverted and manipulated.

—66% of employees admit to circumventing employer security policies.

“Offensive cybersecurity that makes it costly for cybercriminals to attack dealerships is now offered to dealers by Automotive Risk Management Partners powered by Ridgeback Network Defense. Together, we protect auto dealerships like nothing else on the market,” Dortch said.

To get a PDF of the report, visit https://cyber-engagement.autorisknow.com/.

To reach Dortch directly, call or text (815) 670-4651.