The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) recently released a new, comprehensive resource: Cybersecurity Best Practices Guidebook—Mid-Sized Fleet as part of its “Roadmap to Resilience” initiative. The guidebook is the second installment in a three-part series designed to help fleets of all sizes improve their cybersecurity posture.
Cybersecurity remains a critical concern for the trucking industry, with mid-sized fleets facing unique challenges due to limited IT resources and increasing cyber risks. This guidebook is specifically designed to equip fleet owners, managers, and employees with practical and actionable strategies to protect their business operations from cyber threats, NMFTA reported.
“The transportation industry is a prime target for cyberattacks, and mid-sized fleets often struggle to implement robust cybersecurity measures due to resource constraints,” Ben Wilkens, NMFTA cybersecurity principal engineer, said in a news release. “As a current CDL holder and former professional truck driver, I know how essential this resource is to the industry.
“The guidebook offers a clear roadmap for these fleets to enhance their security posture and safeguard their operations.”
The guidebook covers key topics such as:
- Identifying and mitigating common cyber threats
- Implementing essential cybersecurity policies and procedures
- Enhancing email, password, and network security
- Responding to and recovering from cyber incidents
- Leveraging industry tools and resources for ongoing protection, and more.
To access the first installment in the series, the NMFTA Cybersecurity Best Practices Guidebook—Owner Operator and Small Fleet, click here.
NMFTA’s Cybersecurity Conference is set for Oct. 26-28 in Austin, Texas.