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Stop Clicking on…Stuff!

April 16, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

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April 16, 2026 @ 1:00 pm 2:00 pm EDT

Join us on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET, as James McQuiggan and the NMFTA cybersecurity team discuss Stop Clicking on…Stuff!

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We’ve all heard it a thousand times; Stop clicking on…Stuff. Why then does social engineering keep working? Join us as we walk through the dramatic rise of several new social engineering groups who have been attacking our industry with alarming effectiveness with social engineering education expert, James McQuiggan, and discuss what you can do to defend against them. The urgency of this conversation has gone from soapbox level to rooftop level, do not miss this one!


    Meet Your Speakers


    James McQuiggan is a cybersecurity veteran with 25+ years of experience in Human Risk Management, AI, and social engineering, translating complex security concepts into actionable insights. A former CISO Advisor at KnowBe4 and senior leader at Siemens, he currently teaches Cyber Threat Intelligence at Full Sail University and leads initiatives within the ISC2 global community.


    Artie Crawford, MS, CRISC, 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 National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (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. 

    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.