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Who is your cyber nemesis?

Article Highlights:

  • In 2023, over 72 percent of businesses were affected by ransomware attack
  • Find out who your cyber nemesis is and how to thwart their advances.

It seems like every week there’s a new foe to your cybersecurity. In 2023, over 72 percent of businesses worldwide were affected by ransomware attacks. A lucrative opportunity for a cyber-criminal lurks behind every corner. What’s the biggest threat to your dealership? How are you going to defend against it? Never fear! With the right weapons and the perfect sidekick, you will be able to defeat any cyber nemesis that comes your way.

Complete this quiz to find out who your cyber nemesis will be this year and what you can do to thwart them.

How many people are on your IT team?
Which superhero villain are you most afraid of?
Which email service provider does your organization use?
What is your ideal superpower?
Which of these techniques are you currently using?
What would your battle weapon of choice be?
How comfortable do you feel about the FTC compliance requirements?
What’s your preferred mode of transportation?
Where do you wish you had more support on your IT team?
Does your super outfit include a cape?

No matter what your biggest battles shape up to be, one method of defense remains strongest. Having a knowledgeable team that you trust. Understanding both cybersecurity and your industry is crucial. To find out more about choosing a cyber team you can trust, click here.

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Ken Wolf is a supervisor in the Security Operations Center at Reynolds and Reynolds. He has been in the information security world for 10 years and is one of the center’s lead incident responders. In his free time, he enjoys analyzing malware in his home lab.

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