CTMS: A Secure Way of Running an Auto Dealership

Auto dealerships contain highly sensitive information that needs protection from malicious entities. From social security information to credit scores, all financial data is at risk in a data breach. This has made it necessary for the automotive industry to put comprehensive cybersecurity measures in place to protect sensitive customer data from unauthorized access, damage, and manipulation.

Computer Technology Management Services (CTMS) provides its industry-recognized cybersecurity framework to help modern auto dealerships safeguard crucial business and customer data while minimizing cyber risks. What differentiates CTMS in this landscape is its deep knowledge of the auto dealership and cybersecurity space, which it combines to offer best-in-class managed security services.

“We provide employee awareness packages, vulnerability scans, and network penetration testing to ensure technology solutions at auto dealerships are always protected,” says Enrique Torres-Baiz, President of CTMS.

CTMS’ cybersecurity capabilities also help dealerships comply with numerous IT regulations like the Gramm–Leach– Bliley Act (GLBA) or the Ohio Cybersecurity Safe Harbor Law. Its cybersecurity team makes achieving and maintaining GLB Act compliance easy.

The CTMS team provides complete technical support and works closely with auto dealerships to ensure the delivery of comprehensive data protection capabilities for their customers’ information. Combined with its dedicated team, these cybersecurity programs strengthen client security posture with data backup, network security, and IT security capabilities. The company keeps a dealership’s workforce and consumers safe from bad actors through these features. CTMS understands that implementing and maintaining a new technological solution is challenging as auto dealerships store vast consumer datasets that must be secured at all times, so it supports them with custom, cutting-edge cybersecurity programs. It begins by assessing technology tools and the vulnerability status of dealerships. CTMS then prepares a roadmap, enabling clients to safeguard all their customer data and comply with various regulatory mandates. CTMS also develops necessary cyber threat mitigation plans on behalf of its clients.

These programs provide vehicle cybersecurity by reliably identifying and reporting threats via embedded firewalls that encrypt data to protect confidential information across internal and external communication channels. It also authenticates different technological devices and users to prevent unauthorized access. At the same time, technicians create a safe harbor for developing an industry-recognized cybersecurity framework that satisfies all compliance standards.

Through its unique approach to auto dealership cybersecurity, CTMS has earned numerous clients in the North-East Ohio area, many with long-standing relationships. Current clientele includes leading names like Serpentini Auto Group, Montrose Auto Group, and Ron Marhofer Auto Family. This proven track record of winning and maintaining customer contracts over long periods perfectly showcases its competency as a robust and experienced cybersecurity provider.

Looking ahead, CTMS is determined to onboard more auto dealers from the Ohio region and help them prepare for the hyper-digitalized future. CTMS aims to enhance its technical capabilities to turn this vision into reality.