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In case they needed one, the transportation and logistics industry got a reminder in the form of the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline of the kind of havoc hackers can wreak on businesses and their customers. The shutdown of a vital supplier of the diesel that keeps trucks moving could just as easily have happened to a major truckload carrier or any other company in the supply chain.
And chances are a catastrophic attack will hit the industry again. In 2020, the big ones struck
Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD) and CMA CGM, causing widespread disruption to their complex operations. Meanwhile smaller companies keep getting hit on a regular basis.
Colonial-level cyberattack on trucking likely – but preventable
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FreightWaves LIVE recap: Cybersecurity lessons after the Colonial ransomware attack
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FreightWaves LIVE @HOME virtual event, May 19-20
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It’s back and bigger than ever. After the volatility of 2020, FreightWaves LIVE @HOME will examine what you can expect for the rest of the year.
Listen to pioneering entrepreneurs who can see opportunity on the horizon.
Watch transportation and supply chain gurus dive into the lessons learned over successful careers.
It’s the place to be for anyone looking to grow their career and their impact in the world of supply chains, logistics and transportation.
Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President of People and Human Resources, J.B. Hunt