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U.S. Government Launches One-Stop Ransomware Resource

July 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

New website provides cybersecurity resources from across the Federal Government. The U.S. government announced new resources and initiatives to protect American businesses and communities from ransomware attacks. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), together with federal partners, have launched a new website to combat the threat of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity

ASA Joins with American Alliance for Vehicle Owners Rights to Support Vehicle Data Access

March 16, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

In comments to NHTSA on cybersecurity best practices, Alliance says repair facilities need data to repair customer vehicles. The Automotive Service Association (ASA), in partnership with members of the American Alliance for Vehicle Owner’s Rights (AAVOR), submitted comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in response to its “Cybersecurity Best Practices for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Alliance for Vehicle Owner’s Rights, Automotive Service Association, Cybersecurity

University of the Aftermarket Foundation Expands Scholarship Fields to Include IT/Cybersecurity

January 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) announced its newest field of study for scholarships, IT/Cybersecurity, available for applicants to specify this potential career interest on the newly redesigned Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships Central website. “Demand for IT and cybersecurity professionals is growing in the automotive aftermarket industry as companies large and small need to protect […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Scholarships, University of the Aftermarket Foundation

Interview, Bob Redding, Automotive Service Association Washington Representative

December 2, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bob Redding Interview

Redding examines Federal legislation impacting the industry in the wake of the 2020 general election. Examines prospects for coronavirus relief and background of Right to Repair debate on vehicle data access. In the wake of the election day in early November, the automotive service and collision repair industries will see new legislative and regulatory changes […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Automotive Service Association, Cybersecurity, Interview, legislation, Paycheck Protection Program, Regulations, Right to Repair

Cybersecurity Focus of CIECA October 26 Webinar

September 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its next CIECAST webinar, Cybersecurity for the Collision Repair Industry, is scheduled for Monday, October 26 at noon (EDT). Registration for the October 26 CIECA event is available online. Mike Anderson, owner of Collision Advice, and David Willett, underwriting (VCE) value creation executive at ProSight Specialty Insurance, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Cybersecurity, Webinars

Nationwide Invests in Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Firm

October 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nationwide’s venture capital team has invested in Upstream Security, a provider of cybersecurity for connected vehicles. The investment is designed to help the Israel-based company enable OEM car manufacturers and fleets to detect, monitor and respond to attacks, targeting any part of the connected vehicle framework – even for vehicles already on the road. As […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Nationwide Insurance, Private Equity

U.S. Army and General Motors Collaborate on Automotive Cybersecurity

October 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Engineer exchange program focuses on vehicle penetration testing and risk analysis. The U.S. Army CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) and General Motors announced a new cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) which aims to strengthen GM’s and the Army’s automotive cybersecurity expertise over the next two years. This marks the first automotive cybersecurity partnership […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Cybersecurity, General Motors, U.S. Army

GM Debuts Digital Vehicle Platform with Increased Bandwidth and Cybersecurity on Cadillac CT5

September 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

GM digital vehicle platform

Will be installed on most GM vehicles globally by 2023. General Motors President Mark Reuss debuted the company’s all-new electronic platform necessary for its next-generation of vehicles, EVs, active safety, infotainment and connectivity features, and the evolution of the Super Cruise driver assistance feature. These and many other advancements are central to GM’s vision for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, General Motors

Chubb to Wipe Insureds’ Personal Digital Data on Total Loss Vehicles

September 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chubb logo

Chubb has launched a new exclusive service to help personal auto clients remove sensitive electronic information from their vehicles in the event of an insured total loss. To identify relevant information after a total loss, technicians will scan locations and wipe necessary systems on Chubb insured vehicles, subsequently clearing GPS, mobile contacts, text messages, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chubb, Cybersecurity, Total Loss

Boyd Group Reports Cyberattack

July 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) announced that on June 27 it detected a ransomware attack on a subset of its information technology systems. Upon detection, steps were immediately taken to contain and mitigate any potential impact to Boyd’s data and to operations as well as to start the recovery process. At present, there is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Cybersecurity

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