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September 29-October 2 | Long Beach, CA

Proof to Profit: How Trucking Leaders Protect Revenue in the Age of Ransomware and AI

DATE:
Wednesday, September 30
TIME:
3:45-4:30 pm
LOCATION:
Bixby 1, 2, & 5

DURATION:
45 minutes

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it is a business continuity and revenue protection imperative for today’s trucking leaders. While many fleets believe they are prepared for cyber threats, real-world ransomware incidents continue to expose critical gaps in security validation, vendor oversight, backup integrity, insurance alignment, and incident response readiness. This session is designed to challenge assumption-based confidence and help fleet executives build true operational resilience.

Drawing on direct experience supporting transportation companies through ransomware recovery and proactive threat defense, this presentation introduces the Proof-to-Profit Framework: Prepare. Prove. Practice. Protect. Profit. Attendees will learn how to independently validate their cybersecurity posture, identify hidden vulnerabilities, and implement structured response practices before a crisis occurs. The session will also provide a practical 5-Point Fleet Cyber Battle Plan with immediate, actionable steps to strengthen resilience, minimize disruption, and protect revenue. Participants will leave with a clear roadmap for elevating cybersecurity from a technical function to a core leadership responsibility across their organization.

Speaker

Melanie Padron-Glitch

Melanie Padron

Vice President of Strategic Growth, IT ArchiTeks

 Melanie Padron is a risk management expert, cybersecurity strategist, and nationally recognized speaker who helps trucking industry leaders strengthen operational resilience by turning cybersecurity into a revenue protection strategy grounded in validation, preparedness, and real-world risk reduction.

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