Cybersecurity on the Highway: Protecting Trucking from Digital Threats | Nemo Nation

In this episode of Nemo Nation, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Ben Wilkens, Cybersecurity Principal Engineer at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), to talk about how cybersecurity is reshaping the future of trucking and logistics.

From cyber-enabled cargo crime to vendor risk management, Ben shares how fleets can protect their data, their cargo, and their people in an increasingly connected industry. He also gives a sneak peek at NMFTA’s upcoming Cybersecurity Conference (October 26–28) — a hands-on, solutions-focused event for industry professionals.

Hear how Ben’s rare mix of cybersecurity expertise and trucking experience — including time behind the wheel — gives him a one-of-a-kind perspective on defending the nation’s supply chain.

Topics Covered:

NMFTA’s Cybersecurity Conference (Oct 26–28)

Practical Risk Management: building risk registers & tabletop exercises

Vendor Risk Framework updates

Cyber-enabled cargo crime and supply chain vulnerabilities

Guest: Ben Wilkens

Cybersecurity Principal Engineer

National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)

https://nmfta.org

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