Thursday, July 16 | 1:00 pm ET
For years, small and midsized fleets operated under a dangerous assumption: they were too small to attract cybercriminals. Unfortunately, the opposite has proven true. Attackers often target smaller operations because they lack dedicated cybersecurity resources, operate with leaner defenses, and face greater pressure to pay when ransomware disrupts business. In today’s threat landscape, size is not protection—it can be a vulnerability.
While foundational cybersecurity practices such as strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and timely patching remain essential, fleets also need actionable threat intelligence. Knowing how bad actors are targeting the transportation industry, what tactics they are using, and how to defend against them can make the difference between preventing an incident and becoming the next victim.
Join NMFTA for an introduction to the NMFTA Threat Report Portal, a centralized, anonymous platform for reporting cyberattacks and cyber-enabled cargo crime in real time. Learn how industry-wide intelligence sharing transforms isolated incidents into actionable warnings, strengthens fleet defenses, and helps the entire transportation sector respond more effectively to emerging threats.
Learning Outcomes
Attendees will learn:
- Recognize the limitations of generic threat intelligence and the value of transportation-specific intelligence sharing.
- Learn how cyber threats and cyber-enabled cargo crime intersect and why they must be addressed together.
- Explore the NMFTA Threat Report Portal and how it supports anonymous, real-time reporting.
- Discover how to contribute threat information and leverage shared intelligence to improve fleet security.
- See how collective participation creates an industry-wide early warning system that helps fleets identify and respond to emerging threats faster.
- Gain practical insights into strengthening cybersecurity resilience through collaboration and information sharing.
The more fleets that share what they are seeing, the harder a target the entire industry becomes. Join us to learn how we can work together to strengthen security and fight back against evolving threats.
Meet Your Speakers
Ben Wilkens, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, is the Director of Cybersecurity at the NMFTA.
In his role at NMFTA, Ben spearheads research initiatives and leads teams dedicated to developing cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies, methodologies, and strategies to safeguard information systems and networks. He collaborates extensively with academic institutions, industry partners, and government agencies to advance cybersecurity practices and knowledge.
Ben provides expert insights and recommendations to organizations, enhancing their security posture and helping them navigate the constantly evolving landscape of cyber threats.
