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Cybersecurity Alert
June 5, 2026 by EmailMeNow IT Consulting

Cybersecurity Audit of Top Indiana Auto Dealerships in 2026

Independent audits of major Indiana auto dealerships reveal significant cybersecurity gaps — scores run from 79% down to 34%, with 5 of 6 below 60%.

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Digital audit dashboard with a Indiana state map showing cybersecurity scores of major Indiana auto dealerships

An independent cybersecurity review across major Indiana auto dealerships reveals a wide range of results. Many organizations handle sensitive communications daily, yet show significant gaps in email authentication and transport security.

Using data from audit.emailmenow.com, we evaluated each domain across email, website, and network security — including SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MTA-STS/TLS, and security headers.

Cybersecurity Scores of Major Indiana Auto Dealerships

Overall compliance scores from audit.emailmenow.com, measured June 5, 2026. Re-run any domain at the link to verify.

RankOrganizationDomainOverall ScorePerformance Level
1Penske Automotive Grouppenskeautomotive.com79%Good
2Dreyer & Reinbolddreyerreinbold.com58%Average
3Andy Mohr Auto Groupandymohr.com44%Below Average
4Gates Chevy Worldgateschevyworld.com38%Weak
5Ray Skillman Auto Grouprayskillman.com38%Weak
6Hare Chevroletharechevrolet.com34%Weak

What the Results Reveal

  • Scores span 79% down to 34% — 1 of 6 reach a Good (70%+) posture.
  • 5 of 6 scored below 60%, leaving stakeholders exposed to phishing and impersonation.
  • Weak authentication undermines compliance expectations and increases BEC and wire-fraud risk.

Why This Matters in Indiana

Indiana auto dealerships are covered by the FTC Safeguards Rule. Customer finance and lender communications are frequent BEC targets.

See also — national audit

Recommendations

  • Enforce DMARC (p=reject), strict SPF, and DKIM signing.
  • Add MTA-STS and website security headers.
  • Run periodic domain audits and security awareness training.

Check any organization’s posture. Run a free Instant Cybersecurity Audit at audit.emailmenow.com/?industry=auto-dealers.

Contact EmailMeNow IT Consulting for help with email security hardening and compliance documentation.


Source & methodology: Overall compliance scores from the free scan at audit.emailmenow.com, measured June 5, 2026 — each domain checked for email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), transport security (MTA-STS/TLS), website security headers, and network security. Re-run any domain at the link to verify.