But first, a word from our sponsor

“ARMP offers a Complete Compliance Dashboard for GLB/Safeguards rule, OSHA, and Cyber Security where the dealer will maintain all the necessary manuals such as the ISP for GLB, safety manual for OSHA, CMS for CFPB, and a REAL TIME software platform for Cyber Security that will replace any EDR platform being used."

Welcome back!

Let’s start off by getting up to speed with local affairs.

Unidentified Drones Spotted Repeatedly In Restricted Air Space

ARMP + Ridgeback

ARMP + Ridgeback offers a comprehensive cybersecurity package specifically designed for auto dealerships that provides real-time visibility and control over all devices connected to or attempting to connect to your network, with zero dormancy. This powerful platform allows you to instantly implement permissions and security policies to proactively block any breach attempts, ensuring your dealerships sensitive data, operations, & customer information are continuously protected. Additionally, the system helps you meet regulatory requirements while safeguarding against both external attacks and insider threats, all without adding complexity to your IT operations.

Contact

Terry Dortch | President/CEO
[email protected]
(703)405-7855

While we are on the subject of cyber security, let’s learn from previous cases and review the —

TOP 10 Data Security Breaches in US History

1. 2013 — Yahoo.com — 3,000,000,000 accounts exposed

2. 2024 — National Public Data – 2,900,000,000 SSN’s stolen

3. 2021 — Microsoft — 30,000 US companies attacked

4. 2019 — First American Financial Corp. — 885,000 file records leaked

5. 2023 — Real Estate Wealth Network — 1.5 billion records leaked

6. 2021 — Facebook — 533,000,000 user accounts exposed

7. 2017 — River City Media – 1,370,000,000 records lost

8. 2021 — LinkedIn — 700,000,000 user accounts exposed

9. 2014 — JPMorgan Chase — 76 million household accounts compromised

10. 2016 — MySpace – 427,000,000 records lost

Finally, let’s offer a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to some local winners!

A huge congratulations to our Employees of the Year! 🎉🌟 Your hard work and dedication make everything we do possible. We’re so grateful for you and thank you for all that you do!! 🙌

We’re thrilled to share that Sheehy Auto Stores has been named a 2024 Top Workplace in the Baltimore Metro Area by The Baltimore Sun! 🏆✨

Congratulations to our very own Mr. William ‘Bill’ Willis on being honored with the Smyrna Hometown Hero’s Award for his dedicated military service in the U.S. Army! We thank you for your service and are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!

MADA Membership Program

MADA is excited to announce a new membership option for our associate members starting in 2025. You can still renew your associate membership as in previous years.

The new recommended associate membership will offer enhanced advertising opportunities. Vendors who partner with dealer members and provide satisfactory service will be designated as a Recommended Associate Member (RAM) on the MADA website and directory. As a RAM, your company will be promoted in MADA's official newsletter, the Regional Automobile Dealers Digest (RADD), with an introductory post and a second annual post showcasing a RAM product. Additionally, RAMs will be listed as MADA/RADD partners on the RADD website.

Email [email protected] for more information!