Helion Technologies

Public AI and Customer PII: The FTC Compliance Risk Most Dealerships Haven’t Considered
https://heliontechnologies.com/2026/06/10/public-ai-and-customer-pii/

There is a widespread dealership EDR issue that needs to be addressed. Walk into almost any dealership today and ask about cybersecurity, and you’ll hear a confident answer: “We have EDR.” On the surface that sounds reassuring. But the uncomfortable truth is that in many cases it's either not deployed at all or it's deployed incorrectly. https://heliontechnologies.com/2026/05/08/dealership-edr-issue/

Most dealership executives understand that cybersecurity compliance is important. You’ve likely invested in tools, policies, and maybe even completed an audit or two. On paper, everything looks good.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth: many dealerships are approaching dealership cybersecurity in a way that looks right—but leaves them exposed.

https://heliontechnologies.com/2026/03/20/when-your-dealership-cybersecurity-compliance-solution-becomes-a-liability/

Dealerships are outsourcing parts of their IT and cybersecurity as a way to improve performance and profit margins. https://heliontechnologies.com/2026/02/06/how-outsourcing-dealership-it-cybersecurity-improves-profitability/

Changing your DMS is a major milestone—but it’s also when cybersecurity risk quietly spikes. Here’s what dealerships need to watch for during system transitions: https://heliontechnologies.com/2026/01/20/changing-dms/

Dealership Cybersecurity 2026 https://heliontechnologies.com/2026/01/06/dealership-cybersecurity-2026/

The cybersecurity threat landscape is evolving too quickly for most in-house IT teams to manage alone.

AI for good battles AI used in dealership cybercrime A recent Automotive News article titled “AI for good battles AI used in dealership cybercrime” highlights a stark reality for today’s dealerships