The Time Is Now: Call for Collaboration Happening at #NMFTACyber

Anne Zachos - September 26, 2025

The cybersecurity challenges facing our industry aren’t solved in isolation—they’re solved together. That’s why each year the  National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ issues a Call for Collaboration (CFC): an open invitation for industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners to share priorities and guide research that addresses real-world needs.

Through the CFC we ask: What problems are you facing? Where are solutions most needed? These conversations help us ensure that NMFTA’s research is grounded in practical concerns and provides value across the industry. Thanks to the support of our members, every project is developed with the goal of strengthening the industry as a whole.

There are two main ways to participate:

  1. Contribute Expertise: Visit our website to see current CFC topics, submit a proposal, or volunteer resources and expertise. Current areas of focus include research into whitelabeling in telematics devices.
  2. Engage at the Conference: Our annual NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference includes a live CFC session where participants directly shape upcoming research efforts. This is an opportunity to share perspectives and ensure that emerging issues receive the attention they deserve.

If you want to help drive the direction of industry-wide cybersecurity research, we encourage you to take part.

Register now to join the trucking industry’s only cybersecurity event, and participate in the Call for Collaboration session to have your voice heard: https://cyber.nmfta.org/cybersecurity-conference/register

Anne Zachos
Anne Zachos

Anne Zachos is a Cybersecurity Research Engineer at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™.

In her role at NMFTA, Anne takes a lead in advancing cybersecurity within the trucking industry, focusing on contributing to both research initiatives and educational efforts. Her commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies positions Anne as a forward-thinking professional ready to make meaningful contributions to the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

Anne is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Her academic focus included cybersecurity, with a particular interest in embedded systems and reverse engineering.