Approximately 1 in 4 of all cybersecurity attacks are aimed at the transport and distribution industries. This means, the biggest threat to the trucking industry doesn’t necessarily come from the road or soft markets, as challenging as recent times have been.
The most significant threat now comes from cyberspace, as the threads of the cyber-web weave an increasingly complex tapestry. As the trucking industry rapidly digitizes and implements the latest technologies, vulnerabilities have become glaringly evident. Carriers, shippers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) who lack cybersecurity measures are at severe risk.
Every October, during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ hosts the industry’s premier trucking cybersecurity conference.
This year, the event will be held at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown from October 27-29, featuring a packed agenda addressing critical issues.
Why You Can’t Afford to Miss This Conference
Consider some of these larger, recent incidents:
- March 2024: A ransomware attack on Ward Transport & Logistics compromised over 500 gigabytes of data, crippling its network and halting operations.
- November 2023: Bison Transport resorted to paper logs after its electronic logging device (ELD) vendor suffered a cyberattack.
- October 2023: Estes Express Lines took 20 days to recover from a major cyberattack that compromised personal information and required an all-hands-on-deck response. Quick response and strategies like network segmentation mitigated the damage and shortened recovery time.
- June 2023: A cyberattack on Forward Air Corporation disrupted operations, causing delays and financial losses.
- February 2023: A breach at Marten Transport led to the exposure of sensitive employee information, affecting over 4,000 individuals.
- August 2022: A cyberattack on the Port of Los Angeles highlighted vulnerabilities in transportation infrastructure, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures across the entire supply chain.
The average ransomware attack costs a company $5 million, with the most expensive to date costing $1.1 billion. The trucking industry, reliant on digital connectivity with vendors and customers, is particularly vulnerable. No one in the industry can afford to be unprepared.
Who You’ll Hear From
The NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference brings together the best minds and insights to help you prepare. In addition to NMFTA experts like Joe Ohr (COO), Ben Gardiner (Senior Cybersecurity Research Engineer), Anne Zachos (Cybersecurity Research Engineer), and Ben Wilkens (Principal Researcher), the list of outside presenters is impressive:
- Todd Florence, CIO, Estes Express Lines
- Mike Zupon, VP of Technology, Ward Transport & Logistics
- Peeyush Patel, Global CISO, XPO
- Daragh Mahon, EVP and CIO, Werner Enterprises
- Erika Voss, Ph.D., VP of Information Security, DAT Freight & Analytics
- Art Ocain, VP of Cybersecurity and Incident Response, Airiam
- Carrie Yang, SVP, March Cyber Practice
- Erez Yalon, VP of Security Research, Checkmarx
- Steve Hankel, VP of IT, Johanson Transportation Service
- Jamie Lightfoot, Cybersecurity Researcher, Lightfoot Labs
- Drew Blanford-Williams, CISO, Condition Zebra
- Paulo Silva, Security Practitioner, Char49
- Jeremy Daily, Assistant Professor of Systems Engineering, Colorado State University
- A representative from the White House’s Office of National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr.
What You’ll Gain
Every presentation is live and in person, allowing attendees to engage directly with top experts. From tabletop exercises, presentations, and comprehensive background materials, you’ll leave with the most up-to-date knowledge on protecting your company from cyber threats. You’ll also hear directly from fleets who have first-hand experience with cyber incidents.
Registration Details
Because the NMFTA recognizes the importance of the health and security of the trucking industry and the need to educate on cyber protection and resilience, the conference registration fee is a low rate of $249 for NMFTA members, $349 for non-members.
Secure your spot and safeguard your future by joining us at the NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference in Cleveland. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to learn, connect, and protect your business from the ever-evolving cyber threats. Visit www.nmftacyber.com for more information and to register your team.
