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Cybersecurity firm SensCy recently released their SMO Cybersecurity Readiness Report, which uses 2023 data from small and medium-size businesses (SMOs) across various sectors nationwide. The report explored cybersecurity assessments—based on the National Institute of Technology Standards (NIST) framework—of hundreds of businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees, measuring their ability to identify and protect their organization against online threats as well as their action plan should an attack happen.
Co-founder Dave Kelly
The report was published just ahead of October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Ultimately, the report concluded: “With alarming statistics on insufficient cyber insurance, inadequate training, and weak incident response plans, this report underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.”
According to the findings, a staggering 77 percent of SMOs assessed did not follow baseline cybersecurity practices, leaving them vulnerable to scams, phishing, and ransomware attacks. SensCy notes that cyberattacks on SMOs have escalated, up 424 percent in 2023 from the previous year.
Co-founder David Behen
Additionally, nearly 45 percent of respondents said they did not conduct any internal or external vulnerability scans, while 65 percent of companies indicated that they had no formal policies to train employees to be aware of these types of threats.
While the report is indeed alarming, there were some bright spots that SMOs are taking their security seriously: 70 percent of respondents had a firewall in place, and companies that adopted best practices were able to improve their score by 4X to 10X within a matter of months.
The full report is available here.
SensCy—a portmanteau of “sensible cyber”—was founded by former two-term Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, who also has extensive experience in corporate America as a venture capitalist as well as president and chairman of PC manufacturer Gateway. He, along with his two other founders, Dave Kelly, SensCy CTO and former Commander of the Michigan Cyber Command Center, and David Behen, SensCy’s Chief Client Success Offer and former CIO of the State of Michigan and La-Z-Boy, built SensCy to help arm small and medium-size businesses create and implement proactive cyber programs with easy-to-understand solutions to better protect them against online attacks. Collectively, the SensCy executive team has more than a century of IT and cybersecurity experience.
Using their proprietary SensCy Score, which measures points of vulnerability within an organization, SensCy offers custom guidance to reduce risk, implement safeguards, and nurture a culture of awareness in case of an attack. You can assess your own company with their free online test here.
Visit senscy.com for more information.
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Forest River, a manufacturer in the recreational vehicle, cargo trailer, pontoon boat, and commercial vehicle industries, has announced changes to its leadership team.
Founder and CEO Pete Liegl announced three leadership changes designed to continue Forest River’s forward trajectory and dedication to customer satisfaction.
Forest River Founder & CEO Pete Liegl
- CFO Darrel Ritchie will lead corporate management. Having started with Forest River in 2002, Ritchie brings deep understanding of the company and is poised to continue the Forest River commitment to excellence.
- David Wright, another 22-year expert, will assume management of Forest River’s commercial division, inclusive of buses, vans, trucks, and cargo trailers.
- Doug Gaeddert, who has run towable divisions for 25+ years, will now oversee Forest River’s entire recreational vehicles division, including towables and motorized.
Liegl remains CEO and will continue to lead strategic oversight of Forest River.
“I believe it is important to envision the future and plan for a smooth transition for the continued legacy of Forest River,” said Liegl. “I will remain fully engaged and devote significant time to help the incoming leaders.”
In other news, Forest River is proud to announce it is renewing its partnership with Care Camps Foundation. This announcement was made as part of the celebration marking Forest River surpassing the $1M milestone in cumulative donations.
In 2019, Forest River pledged to donate to Care Camps Foundation with every product sold. This month, the partnership surpassed its $1M goal, enabling thousands of children living with cancer and their families to experience a medically supervised camp.
Forest River Commercial Division President David Wright
"We are pleased to celebrate this milestone in our partnership with Care Camps Foundation. As an RV manufacturer, it just makes sense.” said Forest River General Manager and Care Camps Foundation Board Member Jason Hershberger. “As an industry we do a lot of good things individually, but this is one of those things that we should all do together. We hope to inspire every manufacturer, supplier, and dealer to come together so every child suffering from cancer will have the opportunity to attend a special camp.”
The Forest River-Care Camps Foundation collaboration can also be seen at their annual Elkhart RV Open House, and with a co-branded sticker that is placed on every Forest River recreation vehicle sold across the country.
“We are deeply grateful for our partnership with Forest River and their extraordinary generosity,” said Care Camps Foundation Executive Director Gwynn Sullivan. “Their steadfast commitment to our mission greatly contributes to our ability to fund the pediatric oncology camps we serve.”
In 2023, Care Camps Foundation provided $2M in funding to over 120 pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada impacting over 41,000 lives of children, siblings, families, and volunteers who attended. Corporate partnerships with the outdoor industry are pivotal to help fund the camps’ operational expenditures, capital improvement needs, and program innovations—and ultimately provide the opportunity for children living with cancer and their families to experience community and the healing power of the outdoors.
Visit forestriverinc.com for more information.
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Can you believe we’re less than a month away from the CD/NLA Show in National Harbor? We’re super excited to be returning to the all-under-one-roof Gaylord National this October 13-16. If you haven’t booked your room, now’s the time. Our room block is well on the way to selling out, so don’t miss your chance to secure your accommodations at our incredible $259/night rate. To start your stay, click here.
Brett Barenholtz 
Eric Devlin 
J.R. Garza
As we’ve detailed in the past few weeks, education is the heart of the CD/NLA Show. But in addition to our classroom-style sessions and interactive roundtables, we’re excited to offer attendees the opportunity to get a candid insight into our industry. Join us on Monday, October 14, for the State of the Industry, sponsored by Driving Transactions. Always one of our most-attended events—and usually standing-room-only—the State of the Industry provides a unique snapshot of the luxury ground transportation world.
Tiffany Hinton 
Jason Messinger 
Moderator Chris Weiss
“The State of the Industry was not only a powerful learning experience, but it was also incredibly up-lifting. Having the opportunity to spend time with industry leaders was invaluable,” says Richard & Wanda Van Dyke of Ambassador City Chauffeurs.
This year, we’re thrilled to offer a panel of dynamic operators, representing different sizes and markets from around the country. Moderated by CD President Chris Weiss, this year’s panel includes Brett Barenholtz of Boston Car Transportation/Above All/ETS/Maine Chauffeured Services, Eric Devlin of Premier Transportation, J.R. Garza of Diamond Limousine & Sedan, Tiffany Hinton of MOTEV, and Jason Messinger of BBZ Limousine & Livery Service.
The State of the Industry will address some of the most pressing topics faced by operators in 2024, including insurance, AI and technology, fluctuating rates, remote employees, and vehicles being embraced by the clients and the industry. You can guarantee that this will be an intriguing, enlightening, and entertaining session.
“Kudos to everyone involved in the CD/NLA Show! From the educational programs, State of the Industry to the show floor, everything was well orchestrated, professional, and top notch,” says Mike Rose of My Limousine Service.
Visit cdnlashow.com for more information.
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