Security News > 2023 > May > Automotive industry employees unaware of data security risks

30% of automotive employees don't check security protocols before trying a new tool, according to Salesforce.

34% of automotive employees in Salesforce's survey said their company receives more security threats now than two years ago.

Salesforce's research explores the implications of gaps between company security efforts and employee actions, and reveals a need for automotive organizations to empower employees with trusted, easy-to-use technologies.

"As cars become increasingly connected and the automotive industry continues to digitize its operations, more data will be generated that will open the industry up to increased risk," said Achyut Jajoo, SVP and GM of Automotive and Manufacturing, Salesforce.

While 72% of automotive employees say they have a security-first culture, and 74% say their company has the tools needed to keep data secure, 21% say that security protocols are not strictly enforced.

"Automotive companies can foster a strong culture of trust and security by continuously engaging their employees to protect customer and company information. And they can empower them with regularly updated and patched technologies built with security at their core," continued Jajoo.

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