Dealership IT that keeps every department selling and servicing
Sales, F&I, service and parts all run on connected systems, and customer financial data has to be protected. We support dealerships across Washington and Oregon with the networks, devices and security controls they depend on.
Support for the whole store
DMS connectivity
Stable connections and properly configured workstations for your dealer management system, with coordination directly with your DMS provider.
OEM network requirements
Networks and equipment configured to meet manufacturer requirements for diagnostics, programming and communications.
Customer Wi-Fi
Fast guest Wi-Fi in showrooms and service lounges, kept completely separate from your business systems.
Department support
Phones, printers, scanners and workstations for sales desks, F&I offices, service drives and parts counters.
Email & account security
Phishing protection and MFA to stop the account takeovers and payment fraud that target dealerships.
Backup & recovery
Protected backups and a recovery plan so a ransomware attack or failure doesn't close the store.
Meet the Safeguards Rule's technical requirements
Dealerships that arrange financing or leasing are covered by the FTC Safeguards Rule, which requires a written information security program and specific technical controls to protect customer information. We implement and maintain the technical side and help you document it.
We work alongside your Qualified Individual and compliance advisors. We don't provide legal advice.
- Multi-factor authentication for anyone accessing customer information
- Encryption of customer data in transit and at rest
- Access controls and regular user access reviews
- Monitoring and logging of user activity
- Vulnerability scanning and timely patching
- Secure disposal of old devices and data
- Documentation to support your security program and board reporting
Dealership IT questions
Does the FTC Safeguards Rule apply to our dealership?
Most franchised and independent dealerships that offer financing or leasing are considered financial institutions under the rule and must comply. Your compliance advisor can confirm your obligations; we help you meet the technical requirements.
Will you work with our DMS provider?
Yes. We coordinate with your DMS provider on network, workstation and connectivity issues so problems get resolved without finger-pointing.
Can you support multiple rooftops?
Yes. We support dealer groups with consistent networks, security policies and support across locations in Washington and Oregon.
Find out where your IT stands
Schedule a free IT assessment. We'll review your network, security and backups, then walk you through what's working, what's at risk and what we'd fix first.