If we could bring all the current insight on trucking cybersecurity together in one place – and all the experts could share their knowledge and exchange ideas with each other – imagine the power of that gathering. Imagine the insight you could take away from it if you were there.
Well, we don’t have to imagine it, and neither do you.
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s (NMFTA) Digital Solutions Conference on Cybersecurity will be held in just a few weeks and the roster of presenters this year is simply astonishing.
We’re bringing dozens of experts together in Houston Oct. 22-25 because the trucking industry needs this insight. The rapid digitization of the industry is important and necessary, but it also leaves the industry vulnerable to a wide array of cyberthreats.
The trucking industry is too critical to be left at risk, so we’ve assembled the heavy hitters to take on the challenge.
It starts with keynote speaker Nada Sanders, Ph.D., who will present on The Future of Work. Dr. Sanders is ranked as one of the top 2% of scientists in her field of operations and supply chain management and has written more than 120 articles for top-tier journals. Her recent paper, “The Secret to AI is People,” was published in Harvard Business Review.
In addition to Dr. Sanders, check out the outstanding lineup of presenters:
• Jonathan Martinez of the Transportation Security Administration, Ernesto Ballesteros of the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Clarke Skoby of the U.S. Secret Service, and Shelly Thomas from Marsh will form a panel to discuss cybersecurity threats, attacks, and trends from 2023. Our Antwan Banks will moderate.
• Trina Martin of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will present on the overall cyber threat landscape for 2024.
• Dan Heinen of Kleinschmidt, David Samples of Transcard, and Michael Oberlaender of Global CISO will share what you must know about API security.
• Chloe Callahan of Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. will present on security issues in industrial control systems (ICS) as a frame of reference for trucking.
• Ernesto Ballesteros with CISA will delve into IT vs. OT security issues.
• Drew Williams of Guidacent will offer “Five Things Every Executive Should Know When Evaluating Cybersecurity.”
• Ryan Gerdes Ph.D. of Virginia Tech, a leading researcher on vehicle sensors, will present an eye-opening presentation on sensor security.
• Mike Alvarez of the U.S. Secret Service will present on cyber assets and cybercrime trends.
• Jerrel Conerly of CISA will talk about threats against the Internet of Things (IoT).
• Jeremy Daily, Ph.D., of Colorado State University is set to share advanced degrees in cybersecurity and how you can obtain one.
• Dr. Daily will also present a session titled “The Ultimate Truck Hacking Platform.”
• Steve Hankel of Johanson Transportation, a 3PL, will explain why “Every Company Needs to Prepare a Business Continuity Plan.”
• Our own Ben Gardiner will host an interactive workshop titled, “The Future of Cybersecurity: Where Do We Go From Here?”
• Ben will also present on traditional ICS controls in J1939 environments.
• Joseph Hinkle and Jose Razo of Microsoft will speak on Microsoft E1-E5 licenses, functions, and capabilities.
• Bruce McClary-Davis of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is set to talk about support and tools for the trucking industry.
• Dan FitzGerald of A. Duie Pyle Inc. will present a cyber incident case study that will resonate with everyone in attendance. Hear how they survived (and thrived) after a cyberattack.
• The conference will close with an “Outlook for 2024” panel discussion featuring Ben Gardiner, Jonathan Martinez, Clarke Skoby, Shelly Thomas, and Antwan Banks.
Believe it or not, registration for this conference is complimentary to all individuals who want to attend. And there is still time for you to sign up and join us. Visit www.nmftacyber.com to reserve your seat for this highly-anticipated conference.
There is no other trucking conference that’s completely devoted to trucking cybersecurity. The conference has grown in importance each year as we continue to turn out exceptional presenter lineups – and as the industry comes to recognize what the stakes are.
The trucking industry cannot fall prey to cyberattacks. What we do every day for this nation is simply too important. That’s why NMFTA has made it one of our signature missions to ensure that the industry is informed, equipped, and prepared to confront this threat.
We would love to see you in Houston. We guarantee you will not regret making the trip, and you will absolutely make good use of what you learn there – for the security of your enterprise, your assets, and your company’s future.
