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



