Case Study: Enhancing Security for Auto Dealerships Groups with Vertek's Comprehensive Solutions 

Client Overview: A network of approximately 65 auto dealerships across the country, facing stringent FTC Safeguards compliance requirements and increasing cyber threats, sought a robust and comprehensive security solution to protect their operations and customer data. 

Challenge: The auto dealerships were experiencing various security challenges, including unauthorized access attempts, phishing attacks, and the need to comply with FTC Safeguards. They required a solution that could provide continuous monitoring, rapid threat detection, and effective incident response across all their locations without the high costs of maintaining individual security teams at each dealership. 

Solution: The dealerships implemented Vertek's threatMDR service powered by LevelBlue , which included: 

• SIEM (Security Information and Event Management): Centralized logging and real-time analysis of security events across all dealerships. 

• IDS (Intrusion Detection System): Continuous monitoring for suspicious activities and potential threats. 

• Sensors at Each Dealership: Deployed to monitor network traffic and detect anomalies. 

• UBA (User Behavior Analytics): Identified unusual behavior patterns that could indicate compromised accounts. 

• Isolation Actions for Identity: Automated responses to isolate and mitigate threats related to identity compromise. 

Vertek provided a single pane of glass to monitor all internet traffic, identity, endpoint, and other security products, ensuring comprehensive visibility and control over the entire network. 

Implementation: 

• Deployment of SIEM and IDS: Vertek's team deployed SIEM and IDS solutions across all 65 dealerships, ensuring real-time monitoring and analysis of security events. 

• Installation of Sensors: Sensors were installed at each dealership to monitor network traffic and detect any anomalies. 

• User Behavior Analytics: UBA was implemented to continuously analyze user behavior and identify potential threats. 

• Automated Isolation Actions: Automated systems were set up to isolate compromised identities and prevent further damage. 

Results: 

• Enhanced Threat Detection: The dealerships experienced a significant improvement in threat detection, with SIEM and IDS solutions identifying and mitigating threats before they could impact operations. 

• Compliance with FTC Safeguards: The comprehensive security measures help dealerships meet FTC Safeguards compliance requirements, protecting customer data and maintaining regulatory standards. 

• Cost Savings: By leveraging Vertek's centralized monitoring and automated response capabilities, the dealerships avoided the high costs associated with maintaining individual security teams at each location. 

• Improved Security Posture: The continuous monitoring, real-time analysis, and automated responses provided by Vertek's solutions ensured that the dealerships' security posture was significantly enhanced, keeping them ahead of emerging threats. 

Conclusion: The implementation of Vertek's comprehensive security solutions transformed the security operations of the auto dealerships, providing them with the robust protection they needed to safeguard their operations and customer data. The combination of advanced security capabilities, expert analysis, and cost-effectiveness made Vertek's solutions an invaluable asset in the dealerships' cybersecurity strategy.