News & Resources

December 3, 2024

  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

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

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 […]

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October 15, 2024

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 […]

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October 3, 2024

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 […]

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September 18, 2024

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 […]

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August 8, 2024

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 […]

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July 24, 2024

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, […]

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July 9, 2024

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 […]

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June 25, 2024

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 […]

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