
April 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Join us on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 1:00 pm ET as the NMFTA cybersecurity team discusses 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.
Join us for an in-depth webinar where we explore the latest insights from our whitepaper, Not Your Average Ransomware: RaaS in the Transportation Industry. During this no-charge webinar, our experts will break 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.
Don’t miss this opportunity 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.