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It’s been over two years since the FBI released its bulletin warning motor carriers about cyber security threats related to electronic logging devices (ELDs). Since the guidance, hackers have continued to become more sophisticated, looking for their in-road to corporate networks. For your motor carrier, that path just might be your choice of ELD.
Your ELD tracks a lot of data on your vehicle(s) and motor carrier and presents an access point for a cybercriminal to steal your fleet’s critical information. Not only do ELDs contain information about your drivers and trucks, but, depending on what your ELDs are integrated with, hackers could see your customer information, invoices, costs, etc.
An ELD’s wireless connectivity has sparked several security concerns, including:
To further complicate the matter, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s ELD mandate doesn’t contain cybersecurity requirements, third-party validation, or testing for quality assurance.
Instead, you need to be your own advocate by:
When setting up ELDs in your fleet, consider the following security tips:
The following security questions should be posed to your ELD manufacturer regarding security measures built into the ELD system:
Your cyber security continues after an ELD is installed, including:
Key to remember: Hackers are continually refining their methods of attack, so your motor carrier needs to make sure its data will not be breached through the company’s ELDs.
It’s been over two years since the FBI released its bulletin warning motor carriers about cyber security threats related to electronic logging devices (ELDs). Since the guidance, hackers have continued to become more sophisticated, looking for their in-road to corporate networks. For your motor carrier, that path just might be your choice of ELD.
Your ELD tracks a lot of data on your vehicle(s) and motor carrier and presents an access point for a cybercriminal to steal your fleet’s critical information. Not only do ELDs contain information about your drivers and trucks, but, depending on what your ELDs are integrated with, hackers could see your customer information, invoices, costs, etc.
An ELD’s wireless connectivity has sparked several security concerns, including:
To further complicate the matter, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s ELD mandate doesn’t contain cybersecurity requirements, third-party validation, or testing for quality assurance.
Instead, you need to be your own advocate by:
When setting up ELDs in your fleet, consider the following security tips:
The following security questions should be posed to your ELD manufacturer regarding security measures built into the ELD system:
Your cyber security continues after an ELD is installed, including:
Key to remember: Hackers are continually refining their methods of attack, so your motor carrier needs to make sure its data will not be breached through the company’s ELDs.