Emerging Cybersecurity Trends and Solutions for Auto Dealers
CyberAutomotiveArticleJune 17, 2025
Technology is always advancing and, unfortunately, so are cyber threats. Auto dealerships remain a major target for criminals, so Zurich and our cybersecurity firm, SpearTip, are dedicated to helping dealer customers stay informed and prepared in the face of this challenge.
Our webinar, “Emerging Cybersecurity Trends and Solutions for Auto Dealers” covers risk trends, changing IT needs for dealerships, customer expectations for cybersecurity, protection and mitigation strategies, and how insurance is using advanced control measures to help manage growing risks.
Riccardo Reati, Head of SpearTip, and DJ Hoeksema, Head of Managed Security for SpearTip, are joined by Erik Nachbahr, President and Founder of Helion Technologies, for this enlightening presentation on what dealerships can do to help safeguard their business.
This webinar was originally presented live on June 10, 2025.
Presenters
Riccardo Reati (rreati@speartip.com) is Head of SpearTip and brings an entrepreneurial spirit, energy and drive to his team. He began his career in cybersecurity and has since launched an e-commerce business and established a boutique consulting firm specializing in advising insurtech companies on strategy, business development, product and customer experience. Prior to his current roles, Reati led underwriting transformation and operations for small commercial businesses, and managed global strategy and internal consulting engagements for Zurich North America. He also developed cybersecurity awareness and training plans in collaboration with a leading cybersecurity advisory firm.
DJ Hoeksema (dhoeksema@speartip.com)is SpearTip’s Head of Managed Security. Hoeksema leads multiple teams of analysts and engineers in detecting, analyzing and helping prevent hundreds of cyberattacks daily. Hoeksema and his teams leverage the different response toolsets in working to defeat threat actors. Hoeksema brings years of IT experience and hands-on security experience to his role. As a leader, he promotes learning through laboratory engagements and reviewing previously found security incidents.
Erik Nachbahr (enachbahr@heliontechnologies.com) is President and Founder of Helion Technologies. A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Erik has a unique combination of technical skill, cybersecurity knowledge and more than two decades of experience working exclusively with automobile and heavy truck dealers. Nachbahr’s expertise has enabled him to build the nation’s largest dealer-focused IT and cybersecurity managed services organization. Helion Technologies supports more than 1,000 dealerships and the more than 35,000 individuals they employ.
Download the slides from this presentation.
Additional resources
5 things to know about cyber resilience and SpearTip
Cybersecurity Preparedness Checklist