Motor carriers play a crucial role in the U.S. economy, transporting a wide range of goods. As businesses increasingly rely on digital systems and equipment for their operations, cyberthreats pose a significant risk to carriers. The NMFTA’s Carrier Cyber Security column provides a monthly recap of important cybersecurity topics discussed in its expert-led webinars. These insights culminate in the unique Digital Solutions Conference on Cybersecurity in Houston, scheduled for Oct. 22-25.
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The NMFTA is a nonprofit membership organization representing over 500 motor carriers. It is committed to promoting the welfare of the trucking industry, including through encouraging digitization of the industry and the safeguarding of those new digital standards and systems. Over the last several years, the organization has proven itself as the lead researcher in trucking cybersecurity. The NMTA is also well-known for overseeing widely used identification standards in the transportation industry, including the National Motor Freight Classification and the Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC). It also oversees the Digital LTL Council. Click here to learn more about the NMFTA.
The NMFTA’s Digital Solutions Conference on Cybersecurity attendees will hear from professionals on the leading edge of the cybersecurity industry, ranging from industry practitioners to representatives from government entities and thought leaders in academia.
During the NMFTA’s cybersecurity webinar, Guidacent CISO Drew Williams discussed ransomware’s toll on the trucking industry — and what carriers can do to protect themselves.
When the ELD mandate was put into effect, fleets across the nation became vulnerable to cybersecurity threats.
During the NMFTA’s monthly webinar, Perygee’s CEO shares how properly tracking little data helps transportation companies leverage big data insights across their organization.
“Almost all breaches end in a lawsuit. On average, those lawsuits are upwards of $10 million per company just to get back on your feet,” said the NMFTA’s Antwan Banks.
“Part of what worries us about trucks, in particular, is that the truck vehicle networks weren’t really designed to be put on the internet,” said NMFTA’s Ben Gardiner.
Internet-connected devices commonly used in the trucking industry can pose security risks, providing hackers entry points to access sensitive information within your organization.
During NMFTA’s June webinar, IT professional Chloe Callahan shares how industrial control systems are applicable to the trucking industry.
As the transportation industry continues to adopt more vehicle and internal technologies considered hackable, the importance of penetration testing takes center stage.
