Rolling Safely to Feed the Nation: The Cyber Frontline of Trucking Safety | A Conversation with Chloe Callahan, Antwan Banks, Jeremy Daily | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin

Guests:

Chloe Callahan, IT Operations Manager at Peninsula Truck Lines [@PeninsulaTL]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-callahan-36822995/

Antwan Banks, Director of Enterprise Security at NMFTA [@nmfta]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/antwan-banks-cissp-cciso-cism-cisa-29465314/

Dr. Jeremy Daily, Ph.D., P.E, Associate Professor of Systems Engineering, Colorado State University [@ColoradoStateU]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-daily-646750103/

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Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin

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Episode Notes

In this installment of the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, host Sean Martin dives deep into the intricate world of trucking (large vehicle) cybersecurity. Sean brings together a panel of distinguished guests, each contributing unique insights from their respective positions in the trucking and cybersecurity realms. Attendees include Chloe Callahan, Operations Manager at Peninsula Truck Lines, and Antwan Banks, Director of Enterprise Security at NMFTA, alongside Jeremy Daly from Colorado State University, where he teaches systems engineering at the graduate level. The conversation uncovers the specialized cybersecurity challenges faced by the trucking industry. Despite the sector's pivotal role in maintaining the supply chain, it emerges that the requirements and threats it encounters are significantly distinct from those in more traditional IT environments.

Callahan shares her journey towards recognizing the importance of cybersecurity through her engagement with NMFTA conferences, which fueled her dedication to educating her community about cybersecurity basics and beyond. Banks offers a compelling perspective from his experience in cyber defense and warfare, emphasizing the strategic implications of securing the trucking sector against potential nation-state attacks that aim to disrupt critical supply lines.

The episode further explores the technological complexities inherent in the trucking industry, particularly concerning the integration of operational technology (OT) with information technology (IT) systems. Daly adds depth to the discussion by highlighting the evolving threat landscape and the importance of considering the entire lifecycle of trucking assets from a security standpoint. He also sheds light on initiatives like the Cybertruck Challenge, designed to foster talent and awareness in tackling these unique cybersecurity challenges.

The panel also addresses the vital role of education and proactive cybersecurity practices, underscoring the significance of comprehensive incident response planning, which extends to responding to cybersecurity incidents affecting the physical operation of trucks. Through their dialogue, the importance of community, information sharing, and collaboration across industries to enhance cybersecurity readiness emerges clear.

Overall, the episode offers an enlightening exploration of cybersecurity's critical place within the trucking industry, stressing the necessity for vigilance, preparedness, and community cooperation to safeguard vital supply chains against sophisticated cyber threats.

Key Questions Addressed

• What is the current state of cybersecurity in the trucking sector? • How does cybersecurity in trucking impact food supply chain safety? • What strategies are being implemented to improve cybersecurity within trucking?

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Resources

CyberTruck Challenge: www.cybertruckchallenge.org

Posters and presentations by Dr. Daily: https://www.engr.colostate.edu/~jdaily/presentations/index.html

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