Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- North America’s only cybersecurity conference dedicated exclusively to the trucking industry
- Covers ransomware recovery, vehicle security, supply chain protection and business continuity for carriers and fleets
- Designed for trucking executives, IT and cybersecurity professionals, fleet managers and researchers
- Features workshops, real-world case studies and hands-on sessions focused on practical defense strategies
- Organized by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)
About the Event
The NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference is an in-person event held in Long Beach, CA, organized by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association. The conference brings together leaders, practitioners and experts from both the trucking and cybersecurity sectors to address cyber threats specific to transportation operations. The event prioritizes education, peer-to-peer learning and community building over vendor marketing, with content tailored to the operational realities of carriers, shippers and technology providers.
Trucking-Specific Cyber Threats
The trucking industry faces a distinct set of cybersecurity challenges stemming from its reliance on connected vehicles, fleet management systems and complex supply chain networks. The conference addresses these vulnerabilities through sessions on vehicle security, fleet protection and supply chain resilience. Ransomware attacks pose particular risks to trucking operations, where downtime directly impacts delivery schedules and business continuity. The event provides actionable strategies for defending against such attacks and recovering operations when incidents occur.
Key Topics
- Trucking cybersecurity fundamentals and emerging threats
- Cyber resilience and business continuity planning
- Ransomware prevention and recovery
- Vehicle and fleet security
- Supply chain protection
- Latest research and innovations in transportation cybersecurity
Who Should Attend
The conference serves IT and cybersecurity professionals working in trucking, along with executives responsible for technology and security decisions. Typical attendees include CEOs, CISOs, CTOs, Directors of IT, Infrastructure and Information Security, as well as fleet managers overseeing vehicle operations. The event also welcomes researchers, students and academics studying transportation cybersecurity, plus technology providers developing solutions for the trucking sector.
Sponsors
Supporting organizations include VicOne, Ballast, AntiSyphon, ThreatLocker, Canon SupraITS, IT ArchiTeks and ReliaQuest.