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Most Important Cybersecurity Risk Mitigating for Connected Vehicles

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Staying connected when managing or owning a fleet is crucial. It is the only way to have real-time data and the monitoring of performance. However, we all know the risks that come with Connected Vehicles. Cybersecurity threats are rampant in all sectors and fleet management is not spared either.

When planning how to set up driver monitoring for a commercial truck fleet, it is also crucial to think about how to protect your business from the malicious attackers who are all over the internet. With the mitigation highlights below, fleet managers and owners can reduce the risk and keep their operations safe.

Build Enhanced Systems

A fleet company will rely on a certain system build by IT experts to suit their needs. A sophisticated system to monitor the driver behavior, track the vehicles, submit reports and perform many other tasks can have numerous benefits to the business.

However, many malicious eyes will be planning how to penetrate the system and attack. It can be an inside plan or from the outside. However, enhanced systems with passwords and different categories of authorization will be essential. Keep monitoring the system without assuming that all is well.

Revisit the Coding

IT experts code the system to enable secure communication and performance at different levels. However, people can make mistakes and leave some areas exposed. Additionally, bugs and other online threats may penetrate and alter the code.

The result will either be poor performance or leave the system prone to malicious access. The prudent thing is to have an audit of the system coding by independent IT experts to identify and correct such areas. By doing this, you will be creating a secure environment to operate that does not have loopholes.

Training the Staff – Connected Vehicles

According to experts, better systems and perfect coding of a Connected Vehicles system will only be part of the battle. Staff needs to know all the areas that are prone to attack and can result in loss of data and have financial implications.

They also need to know the signs of a system that has been attacked and what to do in such a case. Properly informed staff will go a long way in protecting the fleet business systems from viruses and other online threats that can be a challenge.

If they are using tablets and smartphones to transmit data, they should also know how to keep them safe from attack.

Upgrade Software and Hardware

Both the hardware and software that you are using in your fleet business matters a lot. If you have been aware, you will notice that all new developments in this area are all about better and secure performance.

Upgrade to the new GPS trackers with a security feature, better driver behavior monitoring cameras and any other features that you need in the business.

The good thing is that you can’t go wrong with the current fleet management devices, which come installed with the up-to-date software.

With the above tips, any fleet management company will be in a better position to make cybersecurity a top priority. If you hire an IT consultant, she or he will be in a position to take you through this process for more information.

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Gurubaran
Gurubaran
Gurubaran is a co-founder of Cyber Security News and GBHackers On Security. He has 10+ years of experience as a Security Consultant, Editor, and Analyst in cybersecurity, technology, and communications.

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