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Helion Automotive Technologies New Cyber Security Solution Protects Auto Dealers from Growing Threat of Hackers and Cyber Attacks

Helion Safeguards Auto Dealership Productivity and Data by Aggregating Behavior of Over 25,000 Auto Dealer Employee Computers to Aggressively Block and Catch Cyber Attacks

August 31, 2015 11:05 AM EDT

TIMONIUM, Md., Aug. 31, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Cybercriminals have turned their attention to businesses such as auto dealerships, with fewer data-protection measures in place and limited budgets and resources allocated to cyber security. To help protect auto dealership data and ensure future productivity and profitability, Helion Automotive Technologies, a leading provider of IT solutions for auto dealers, today announced the launch of a new state-of-the-art Cyber Security Solution specifically designed for auto dealers.

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The new solution utilizes software designed for the finance industry tailored by Helion specifically to protect auto dealerships based on continuous data aggregated from the behavior of over 25,000 auto dealer employee computers. This enables more specific and secure spam, virus and firewall settings that can be extremely restrictive to stop bad emails, while allowing good email through. Helion can also block and aggressively catch viruses and cyber-attacks using aggregated data about what threats dealerships most commonly run into. This data is then simultaneously applied to protect the computers and networks of all auto dealer clients.

"Automobile dealerships are prime targets for hackers determined to steal consumer identities and credit card data.  The reason -- many dealerships have been slow to adopt the technology and establish the best practices for preventing hacking.  They are easy targets with large volumes of the data hackers desire.  So, experts in cybercrime believe it's not a matter of 'if,' it's a matter of 'when' your dealership will be hacked," said Erik Nachbahr, President, Helion Automotive Technologies.

Helion Automotive Technologies' New Cyber Security Solution includes:

Web Filtering:  Helion's web filters prevent access to sites that can be malicious.  In many cases, hackers try to trick users into taking action in order to gain access to their PC.  They create enticing messages encouraging users to click on a link that will trigger another action, such as downloading a file that contains a virus. A dealership's data can then be compromised as hackers have access to information such as social security number and banking information.  The filters can also improve productivity in the dealership by blocking sites that are distractions to employees such as social network sites, gaming sites and online shopping.  Additionally, blocking streaming services like YouTube, Netflix and Hulu, can prevent employees from wasting time viewing videos, ensuring that internet bandwidth is not overwhelmed by those sites.

Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware:  Along with antispyware programs, this software runs all the time to look for malware, viruses, worms, Trojans and other malicious threats. Running antivirus software helps to protect a dealership's investment in equipment.  Attacks can damage computers, software or infect a network and interrupt internet service – slowing down, or even stopping, a dealership from running, costing time and money.                                                                                            

Monitored firewall: This device offers an additional layer of security, sitting between the dealership's Internet connection and the computers plugged into it. It provides protection by ensuring that outside machines are never able to connect directly to the dealership computers.

Helion continuously monitors these firewalls so that security can be increased as needed. Statistically, most hacks could have been avoided if logs were monitored, as most hackers will probe a computer before they hack it. Firewall logs are constantly monitored to see what ports and services hackers attempt to exploit. This information is then applied to all computers to ensure they are secure from these exploits. The logs also provide forensic evidence for authorities should a data breach ever occur.

"Cybersecurity is certainly not something most of us think about daily.  We are just trying to be productive at work.  We're trying to run businesses, meet deadlines, make sales and just get our work done. But, if we entirely ignore the threats that are out there, which are increasing every day, then all of our hard work can be wiped out with one click of a mouse. While cyber security may sound technical in nature, at its core it is a business issue. Your dealership's competitive position and financial health may be at stake," Nachbar stated.

Helion Automotive Technologies can handle all of the IT needs for any size auto dealership.  The company provides IT solutions from fully managed services to IT assistance and Service Desk help.  For more information about Helion's new Cyber Security Solution, or any of its products, or to schedule a demo, call: 443-541-1500, email [email protected] or visit: https://www.heliontechnologies.com/.

About Helion Automotive Technologies:Helion Automotive Technologies was formed in 1997 with the goal of bringing strong Information Technology strategies and leadership to businesses of all sizes. Helion offers dealerships short term IT fixes for what they need now, and long-term IT solutions for what lies ahead. Helion has provided IT solutions for dealerships across the country for more than a decade. When it comes to dealer IT systems, the company has been there-done that better than anyone else and is there to help. Helion can make sure any dealership's IT systems are well managed and provide solutions for any IT headaches. Helion is not just any tech company; it is the tech company for auto dealers. It's all they do.  Helion…Putting Your Dealership in the Fast Lane.

Media Contact: Casi Dow, Helion Automotive Technologies, 443.541.2110, [email protected]

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