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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 […]
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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 […]
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 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 […]
May 22, 2024 / May 23, 2024 by Linnihan Foy
In October of 2023, the FTC announced additional language to the Safeguard rules that requires the reporting of “unauthorized access to data of 500 or more customers…” The rule revision requires organizations to report as soon as possible but no later than 30 days after an event or potential event has been discovered. A reportable […]
May 21, 2024 / May 23, 2024 by Linnihan Foy
Accelerate2Compliance (A2C), the leading provider of information security compliance solutions for the automotive, RV, powersports, and marine industries, proudly announces the addition of Rafael Maldonado to its advisory board. Maldonado, Vice President and Chief Information Technology Officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and former Vice President and Chief Information Officer at the National Automobile […]
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 […]
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 […]
September 13, 2023 / October 18, 2023 by Linnihan Foy
Comprehensive security solutions help protect personal data from cyber threats Minneapolis, MN – September 13, 2023 – Accelerate2Compliance™ (A2C) announced the launch of a strategic partnership with Privacy4Cars™. A2C provides Federal Trade Commission (FTC) compliance solutions for automotive dealerships to help protect from the risks associated with cyber security attacks, personal information leaks, and non-compliance […]
November 2, 2022 / October 18, 2023 by Linnihan Foy
Accelerate2Compliance helping dealerships comply with expanded requirements found in the final amended FTC’s Safeguard Rule Minneapolis, MN – DATE, 2022 – Updated regulations from the Federal Trade Commission will impact automotive, recreational vehicle, and powersports dealers nationwide starting next month. The significantly expanded requirements, found in the final amendments to the FTC’s Safeguard Rule, set […]
