If
the software your organization used to close deals and pay employees
unexpectedly went down and you had no idea when it would be fixed, what would
you do? Could you continue doing business? How much money would you lose?
Unfortunately, in June, this happened to over 15,000 US- and Canada-based car
dealerships when two cyber-attacks occurred on the popular industry software
provider, CDK Global.
This
software attack shut down the sales, financing, and payroll systems for
thousands of dealers, forcing them to either stop business or revert to the
old-fashioned pen-and-paper method. This incident should be a wake-up call for
all small business owners, highlighting the importance of robust cybersecurity
measures.
What Happened?
So, What's Next?
CDK Global didn't disclose the exact cause of
the attack. Whether that was intentional or they are still unsure remains to be
seen. Their security team will need to meticulously comb over every area of the
business to determine exactly what was compromised. It's often difficult for
large companies to get the details about cyber-attacks 100% correct after the
first review because they may not be able to determine the extent of an
attack's network penetration if there are multiple points of vulnerability.
1. We'll analyze your network for vulnerabilities. This will show you if and where an attack can occur, and we'll offer solutions to patch it so you're not actively setting yourself up to be the next cyber-attack victim.
2. We'll help you determine what continuity or
recovery plan makes sense for your organization. Cybersecurity is an essential
and necessary element of doing business, but even the most robust security
solutions are not 100% foolproof. This means you must have a plan to bounce
back and continue doing business if something should happen to your network or
to a third-party piece of software you rely on, like CDK.
Contact us today for your security risk assessment!