April 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the NMFTA cybersecurity team discussed Not Your Average Ransomware: Ransomware as a Service (RaaS).
Description
Ransomware continues to be one of the most pressing cyber threats facing commercial enterprises today. As threat actors evolve, the emergence of Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) has transformed the cybercrime landscape, enabling even less sophisticated attackers to launch highly effective ransomware campaigns.
This in-depth webinar explored the latest insights from our whitepaper, Not Your Average Ransomware: RaaS in the Transportation Industry. During this webinar, our experts broke down:
- The key differences between traditional ransomware gangs and RaaS models.
- Tactics, techniques, and procedures used by five of the most active RaaS groups today.
- How small and medium-sized businesses in the transport sector can mitigate these emerging threats.
Watch the webinar recording to gain valuable intelligence and practical strategies to safeguard your organization.
Meet Your Speakers
Artie Crawford, CISSP, CISM, is the Director of Cybersecurity at the NMFTA. Artie is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity strategy and deep technical expertise in addressing complex cybersecurity challenges. He possesses a thorough understanding of the tools, techniques, procedures, and attack vectors employed by cyber adversaries.
Throughout his distinguished career, Artie has held pivotal roles at organizations such as the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Microsoft, MITRE, and others. His work has been centered on developing advanced techniques and tools for real-world operations.
Ben Wilkens, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, is a Cybersecurity Principal Engineer 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.
Before joining NMFTA, Ben was a key executive at a third-generation family-owned trucking and logistics company. There, he focused on the strategic integration of technology to improve operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to cybersecurity best practices.
With a rare combination of CISSP, CCSP, and CISM certifications alongside an active Class A CDL, Ben brings a unique perspective to the intersection of cybersecurity and transportation.
Dan Metz is a Senior Director of Intelligence Analysis at TAM-C Solutions, where he leads a team of analysts in conducting OSINT investigations into the physical and cyber security trends and threats impacting commercial clients in a number of sectors, including transportation. Between his roles in project management, intelligence analysis, and quality assurance, Dan has worked to improve and contribute to TAM-C Solutions’ proprietary systems to provide threat identification and protective intelligence services to companies around the world.
