In the current environment of cyber threats, it is commonplace for trucking companies to have their enterprise systems penetration-tested. It’s a simple enough proposition, in which a cybersecurity expert (pentester) tests the potential weaknesses of your systems and demonstrates the existence of vulnerabilities by exploiting them.
Cybersecurity leaders from two NMFTA member companies recently suggested two high-impact actions that every fleet can take to significantly reduce the risk of cyberattacks now. The first is two-factor authentication. The second is the addition of a secure gateway to the fleet.
For those who attended the NMFTA Membership Meeting in La Jolla, the early-February gathering was a great opportunity to get up to speed on what’s happening in the industry and what NMFTA is doing to keep its members on the front lines of progress.
One of the reasons the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system works so well, and is so widely accepted, is the value it offers when it comes to packaging.
Imagine a truck driver trying to cross the border during a run, sure that he or she had all the necessary identification, only to realize that the carriers SCAC had lapsed, and Customs officials have no record of the carriers’ code.
Given the potential for cybersecurity threats to cripple a trucking company, high-level executives need to be thinking about more than just technology solutions. Executives must prioritize building a culture of security that all employees embrace.
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) staff will be hitting the road to speak at industry events on a variety of topics. Will you be in attendance? Be sure to tag us on social media by using the hashtag #NMFTA.
The NMFTA announced today that it will once again serve as the lead sponsor for CyberTruck Challenge – a five-day gathering in which college students from the United States and Canada learn about cybersecurity challenges in LTL trucking, and about related career opportunities in the industry.
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