January 9, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Join us on Thursday, January 9, 2025, as the NMFTA cybersecurity team discusses the Roadmap to Resilience: Independent Operator Edition.
Description
As with any journey, your path to a hardened cybersecurity posture must start where you are today. No matter where that is, there are steps you can take now to protect yourself and the operation that you have built from cyber threats. Join us for an insightful discussion on the core cybersecurity best practices that an independent operator or small fleet can implement to significantly boost their cyber-resilience without breaking the bank.
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, 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 and CISM certifications alongside an active Class A CDL, Ben brings a unique perspective to the intersection of cybersecurity and transportation.
