What Does a Complete Dealership Cybersecurity Program Include?

COMNEXIA builds layered security programs specifically designed for automotive dealerships operating in the Peachtree Corners area and surrounding communities in Gwinnett County. We do not offer one-size-fits-all packages. Every engagement starts with understanding how your specific store operates, what systems you rely on, and where your current exposure exists.

FTC Safeguards Rule Compliance Assessment

We perform a thorough review of your current information security posture against the FTC Safeguards Rule requirements, including the designation of a qualified individual, risk assessment documentation, encryption standards, multi-factor authentication implementation, and incident response planning. You receive a clear report of where you stand and exactly what steps are needed to reach and maintain compliance.

Network Security and Segmentation

Proper network segmentation keeps your DMS environment isolated from guest networks, service drive systems, and general office traffic. This is one of the single most effective steps a dealership can take to limit the spread of an attack. Our team designs and implements network architecture built around the operational realities of running a dealership in Peachtree Corners, not a generic corporate office.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Every workstation, server, and point-of-sale terminal in your dealership is a potential entry point. We deploy enterprise-grade endpoint protection that goes well beyond traditional antivirus by actively monitoring for behavioral indicators of compromise and responding to threats in real time, around the clock.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Implementation

MFA is now a requirement under the FTC Safeguards Rule, not optional. We configure MFA across your email environment, VPN access, remote management tools, and any other system that handles customer or financial data. This single control blocks the overwhelming majority of credential-based attacks.

Security Awareness Training for Dealership Staff

Your employees are on the front line of your cybersecurity defense. COMNEXIA provides ongoing security awareness training that is relevant to automotive retail roles, covering how to spot phishing emails, how to handle customer data safely, and what to do when something looks suspicious. Training is not a one-time event. We deliver it continuously so that your team stays sharp as tactics evolve.

Incident Response Planning

When something goes wrong, every minute of confusion is time the attacker is using to their advantage. We help you build and test a documented incident response plan so that your staff knows exactly who to call, what to do, and how to contain the damage before it spreads. Dealerships in Duluth, Norcross, and Lilburn that have worked through this process with us are far better positioned to recover quickly when the unexpected happens.

Dark Web Monitoring

Compromised credentials from your staff or your vendors often appear on dark web forums before any breach is detected internally. We monitor for your domain and key email addresses so that you have early warning when credentials are in danger of being weaponized against your store.

Vendor Risk Management

The FTC Safeguards Rule requires you to oversee the security practices of service providers who access your customer information. We help you build a vendor review process and assess the security posture of the third parties your dealership depends on.