The NMFTA 2025 Cybersecurity Conference was held in Austin, Texas from October 26-28, 2025. Presentations from the conference are accessible below.
If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact meetings@nmfta.org.
Starting the Engine: Fueling Communication and Collaboration David Carroll
This opening session set the stage for the conference, outlining the key themes and priorities that will shape the days ahead. It examines the intersection of public-private collaboration, supply chain dynamics, and the growing importance of intelligence in driving effective, coordinated responses.
AI Is For More Than Just Finding Threats Mollie Breen
Discover practical steps and examples for how to apply AI across your security stack so teams can save time and get back to the work that matters.
Hacking the Human Firewall: Insights from Social Engineering Corporations Ahmed Shah
For anyone in the trucking industry looking to safeguard their operations and data, this session is essential. Dive into the critical strategies and challenges OEMs face in securing connected commercial vehicles against evolving cyber threats.
A Qualitative Study of the Trucking Industry's Phishing Awareness Training Method Jonathan Dalia
This session explores current phishing awareness training methods used in the chemical trucking industry and examines how these efforts are perceived and understood by employees.
Collaborative Defense: OEM and Researcher Perspectives on Truck Cybersecurity Robert Zimmerman, Jaime Lightfoot, and Ben Gardiner
This session brings together an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) from the trucking industry and a leading security researcher to explore the critical intersection of product development and cybersecurity.
The Evolving Threat Landscape in Trucking Ronnie Thomas
This session recaps key insights from Day 1 and set the tone for the day ahead. It connects previous discussions to upcoming topics, with a focus on how current trends and challenges are shaping the future of the industry.
From Words to Action: Harnessing GenAI for Real Text-to-J1939 Applications Ivan Granero
In the context of text-to-action applications, GenAI can interpret user input and convert it into actionable commands. Text-to-action applications leverage GenAI to bridge the gap between natural language and machine-readable commands.
Call for Collaboration NMFTA Staff
The NMFTA invites industry professionals, cybersecurity experts, and stakeholders to join a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing cybersecurity within the transportation sector. This session will also focus on NMFTA's initiatives, and joint efforts undertaken with external organizations and companies, such as Samsara, to address the growing cyber threats targeting freight and logistics operations.
Save The Date!
Mark your calendars for the NMFTA 2026 Cybersecurity Conference at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown in Long Beach, California, set for September 29-October 2, 2026.
Details coming soon!
