Fireside Chat: From Dashboard to Data: OEM Insights on Truck Cybersecurity

In this engaging fireside chat, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) sits down with Robert Zimmerman from Freightliner, a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), to explore the critical topic of cybersecurity in commercial vehicles. As trucks become more connected and technology-driven, securing these systems against cyber threats has become paramount.
 
The discussion will focus on Freightliner’s approach to cybersecurity, delving into the processes and challenges faced by OEMs when developing and implementing security measures. Attendees will gain insights into the key strategies OEMs use to protect vehicles, including safeguarding onboard systems, communications network. The conversation will also address the evolving threat landscape in the automotive industry and why it's crucial to adopt a robust cybersecurity framework.
 
With the rapid growth of connected trucks, this session will highlight why cybersecurity is essential to maintaining operational safety, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring business continuity. Expect to hear about the collaboration required between OEMs, technology providers, and industry regulators to create secure vehicles capable of meeting modern demands.
 
This fireside chat is a must-attend for industry professionals looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of automotive cybersecurity.

Robert Zimmerman

Principle Cybersecurity Architect, Daimler Truck

Robert Zimmerman leads Daimler Truck’s Autonomous Vehicle Cybersecurity Team advancing innovative approaches to secure vehicle development and progressing the standard of safety and security in the commercial vehicle industry.

Joe Ohr

Chief Operating Officer, NMFTA

Joe Ohr has more than two decades of experience in technical operations, customer success management, customer support, and product support. Currently serving as the chief operating officer for the NMFTA, he plays a pivotal role in helping to advance the industry through digitization, classification, and cybersecurity.

Ben Gardiner

Senior Cybersecurity Research Engineer, NMFTA

Ben Gardiner is a senior cybersecurity research engineer contractor at NMFTA specializing in hardware and low-level software security. Prior to joining the NMFTA team in 2019, Gardiner held security assurance and reversing roles at a global corporation, as well as worked in embedded software and systems engineering roles at several organizations.