Conventions
December 3, 2024 by Peter Sherek
We are excited to be attending the 2024 MRAA Dealer Week Conference December 8-11 in Orlando, Florida. We welcome all attending dealers to visit us at booth #350 to say hello and learn how A2C makes securing your business simple for marine dealers. Is your dealership’s information available to cyber criminals? Stop by […]
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November 29, 2024 by Peter Sherek
The holiday season, often a time for joy and celebration, also brings an increased risk of cyber-attacks for businesses. Cybercriminals take advantage of the surge in online activity, reduced staffing, and a distracted workforce to launch more frequent and sophisticated attacks. During this period, types of cyber-attacks such as ransomware, phishing, malware, denial-of-service (DoS), and […]
October 31, 2024 by Peter Sherek
This post features and article written by Chris Freeman, Editor in Chief at RV News. As you read this, we are less than a month away from the RVDA Convention/Expo. You can learn plenty about the convention’s themes and speakers in this month’s magazine, but I would like to focus on one particular area of […]
News Updates
October 15, 2024 by Peter Sherek
Background: Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood suffered a series of data breaches that ultimately exposed the personal data of 344 million consumers. These events spanned from November 2015 to September 2018. On October 9th, 2024, the FTC announced a settlement with Marriot International regarding the alleged violations to Section 5(a) of the Federal Trade […]
October 3, 2024 by Peter Sherek
By Bryan Sevener, President/CEO, ValorTech In this post, we feature an article by our partner, ValorTech. ValorTech is one of our partners for Managed Detection and Response services and also offers a full suite of Information Technology products and services. In this article by ValorTech’s President and CEO, Bryan Sevener, you will learn how AI […]
September 18, 2024 by Peter Sherek
The Dark Web is a part of the internet that is not indexed by traditional search engines (like Google and Bing) and is often associated with illegal activities, including the buying and selling of stolen data. Dealers collect sensitive personal information which can be sold on the Dark Web leading to legal liability, potential financial […]
August 8, 2024 by Peter Sherek
In today’s digital age, dealerships face a myriad of cybersecurity threats that can compromise sensitive customer data and disrupt business operations. To mitigate these risks, it is essential for dealerships to implement robust security measures, including persistent endpoint monitoring and dark web monitoring. These strategies not only protect against cyber threats but also ensure compliance […]
July 24, 2024 by Peter Sherek
Our ever-connected digital world has recently been thrown into disarray. The CDK breach and CrowdStrike upgrade glitch stopped businesses and services in their tracks causing significant disruption and monetary impact. Implementing digital security is absolutely necessary, but developing a holistic approach that considers an all-hazards approach to business continuity and response capability is imperative. Recently, […]
July 9, 2024 by Peter Sherek
Recent high-profile breaches have certainly stirred up the cybersecurity and compliance water! The ambiguity of state and federal laws and rules is on display as people try to sort through responsibilities and requirements at all levels from the dealership to the many vendors upon which dealers rely for business support. In times like this perhaps […]
June 25, 2024 by Peter Sherek
You have probably seen the headlines regarding the recent cyberattacks on prominent industry players. A leading DMS suspended operations because of a cyberattack, and two multi-rooftop dealerships recently reported cyberattacks. You have taken the first step in building your defenses by implementing the A2Safe Hub system, but even so, there are things you can do […]
June 17, 2024 / June 17, 2024 by Peter Sherek
Our lives are lived in the digital realm. We use computers, cell phones and tablets connected to the internet to do everything from buying groceries to doing our banking to finding our next vehicle. Each time we conduct business we share information about ourselves knowingly and unknowingly. Understanding how that information transaction takes place and […]
May 29, 2024 by Peter Sherek
Breaches will occur. Criminals must only be effective once; we must be effective all the time. Regulators understand this and take it into account when they decide whether to pursue regulatory action. What’s often overlooked is the likelihood of class action lawsuits even when state or federal regulators choose to not pursue action. Since 2018, […]
March 11, 2024 by Peter Sherek
It resembles a scenario from a Fast & Furious movie: hundreds of connected vehicles controlled by a malicious actor without the owner’s knowledge or consent… a bit farfetched? Or is it? Recently, the US Department of Commerce issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that will launch an investigation into the National Security risks posed by […]
February 29, 2024 by Peter Sherek
Now that you have written your Information Security Incident Response Policy and Incident Response Plan, it’s time to exercise your plan to make sure everyone knows their roles and that you have not missed a critical aspect of responding to an incident. This is often referred to as a Tabletop Exercise. Tabletop exercises can be […]
February 20, 2024 by Peter Sherek
Third parties are people or organizations with whom you share your data or allow access to your information systems to support business activities. These can be service providers, partners, suppliers, and vendors. The level of access and type of data shared with a third party will help you prioritize who you must engage in your […]
February 14, 2024 by Peter Sherek
No information shared in this document should be considered legal advice. It is offered for general reference. Any final decisions should be made after consulting your legal counsel. Purpose of the Act: The act requires Corporations operating in the US to identify the owners or those with significant stake in a company to the federal […]
January 18, 2024 / January 19, 2024 by Peter Sherek
The CARS rule has an exemption for Motorcycle dealers, RV dealers and Marine dealers. Does this mean they are no longer bound by the FTC safeguards rule? Short Answer: NO! The Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) trade regulation rule falls under the authority of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street reforms, the Consumer Protection Act of 2010 […]
January 10, 2024 / January 10, 2024 by Peter Sherek
MINNEAPOLIS (January 10, 2024) — FTC information security compliance leader Accelerate2Compliance (A2C) today announced the expanded availability of its dealership solutions under the company’s new partnership with NCM® Associates, a leading provider offering management training, 20 Group peer collaboration, consulting, Benchmark® reporting and software solutions to automotive and other industries. “As a dealership leader, success […]
January 4, 2024 / January 4, 2024 by Peter Sherek
At Accelerate2Compliance, we are exciting to be exhibiting at the AIMExpo February 6-8. We are a cost effective and efficient FTC Safeguards solution provider for powersports dealers. We welcome all attendees to visit us at booth #3018 to say hello, learn more about the FTC Safeguards Rule, and see how A2C makes FTC compliance simple […]
December 21, 2023 / December 31, 2023 by Peter Sherek
At Accelerate2Compliance, we are proud to be partnered with NADA and exhibiting at the NADA Show February 2-4. We are a cost effective and efficient FTC Safeguards solution provider for auto dealers. We welcome all attendees to visit us at booth #2005W to say hello, learn more about the FTC Safeguards Rule, and see how […]
November 17, 2023 / November 17, 2023 by Peter Sherek
At Accelerate2Compliance, we are proud to be partnered with MRAA and exhibiting at Dealer Week MRAA Conference and Expo December 4-7. We are a cost effective and efficient FTC Safeguards solution provider for marine dealers. We welcome all attendees to visit us at booth #413 to say hello, learn more about the FTC Safeguards Rule, […]
