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Introducing Ridgeback Network Defense

The ability to provide continuous monitoring of dealership technical infrastructure and all entry points. Ridgeback is the watchdog that never sleeps.

Complete Visibility.
Total Control.

Modern dealerships are digital fortresses with thousands of entry points. Ridgeback is a purpose-built appliance that sits on your network, scanning for vulnerabilities 24/7/365.

It satisfies the strict "Continuous Monitoring" requirements of the FTC Safeguards Rule without disrupting your daily operations or slowing down your network.

Real-Time Scanning

Identifies open ports, unpatched software, and rogue devices instantly.

Automated Reporting

Generates executive summaries and technical remediation plans automatically.

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Why Traditional Defense Fails

Comparing Ridgeback against standard security tooling.

Feature
Ridgeback
Firewall
EDR / MDR
Primary Purpose
Real-Time DisruptionIsolate and evict intruder immediately.
Perimeter DefenseBlock known bad traffic at gateway.
Post-Breach ForensicsDetect suspicious behavior on device.
Methodology
Offense-for-DefenseThousands of Phantom endpoints act as cyber mines.
Policy & SignatureRelies on pre-defined rules.
Behavioral AnalysisRelies on patterns and signatures.
Defense Timing
Proactive (Instant)Engages attacker during reconnaissance.
ReactiveIneffective against threats inside.
ReactiveAlerts after activity is recorded.
IoT Coverage
Total VisibilityMonitors IT, OT, IoT without agents.
LimitedBlind to internal IoT activity.
NoneCannot install agents on smart devices.

For Dealer IT & Operations

  • Complete Network Visibility

    Every device—diagnostic systems, office PCs, DMS, even rogue Wi-Fi gear—is seen instantly. No blind spots.

  • Reduced Operational Overhead

    Runs light and autonomous. Doesn't drain IT staff or MSP contracts, letting them focus on uptime.

  • Actionable Risk Reporting

    Crystal-clear reports for ownership. No jargon. Just hard facts for data-driven decisions.

For Cybersecurity

  • Proactive Defense

    Disrupts intruders in real time, stopping attacks before they can touch sales, service, or back-office systems.

  • Lateral Movement Prevention

    When an intruder slips inside, Ridgeback contains them before they spread to DMS or Finance. Zero-day threats stopped cold.

  • Protection Against Modern Threats

    Signature-based tools are blind to unknown attacks. Ridgeback creates an active environment that ejects attackers.

Stories from the Dark Side

Service Bay Scan That Didn't Spread

A service laptop gets infected via USB. Normally, malware scans for the DMS or Finance office.

Ridgeback Outcome:

Intercepted probing in real-time. Frozen on the infected device. No downtime for the rest of the dealer network.

Building Systems as a Weak Link

HVAC and lighting controls are often forgotten, unmanaged IoT devices that attackers exploit to gain a foothold.

Ridgeback Outcome:

Total visibility on Layer-2 shows the remote connection attempt. Blocked before reaching the building controller.

Protecting Revenue at Point of Sale

A compromised sales kiosk provides a pathway to the DMS. Attackers try to establish persistence through open services.

Ridgeback Outcome:

Immediately identifies and interrupts the session. The finance desk stays up, contracts get signed, revenue flows.