As the trucking and logistics industry accelerates its adoption of digital tools, it faces a mounting cybersecurity threat fueled by complex networks, AI tools, and under-resourced IT departments. According to Aryaka’s June 2025 report, The State of Network Security in Transportation & Logistics, transportation companies are under intense pressure to simplify their systems while managing emerging security risks.
The report, which surveyed senior executives across the logistics sector, revealed that 70% of leaders are prioritizing reducing network costs over the next 12 months. Closely following are goals to enhance network performance and security visibility (57%) and lighten the burden on IT teams (51%). However, these priorities are being tested by the escalating complexity of hybrid cloud systems and the growing scale of cyber threats.
Aryaka’s Chief Marketing Officer, Ken Rutsky, noted that with this digital transformation, companies have unintentionally expanded their attack surface. “Every organization is a target,” Rutsky said. As networks grow in complexity and rely more on cloud-based infrastructure, so do vulnerabilities. The top daily concern for respondents (81%) was staying ahead of cyber threats, surpassing even modernization costs and IT staffing shortages.
The most significant network security concerns identified in the report include:
- Ransomware and malware (77%)
- Inconsistent policy enforcement (66%)
- Remote access control (64%)
These issues are compounded by limited readiness for newer technologies like generative AI (GenAI). The report showed that only 28% of organizations have begun implementing solutions to counter GenAI-related risks, while over half remain unprepared or are still assessing potential vulnerabilities.
Rutsky emphasized that transportation, unlike many other sectors, is especially exposed due to its dependence on critical infrastructure and the physical movement of goods. As logistics firms merge digital tools with traditional operations, visibility into GenAI usage becomes vital. Without it, security teams struggle to assess risks or defend against potential exploits.
Cybercriminals are also adopting AI, using it to develop sophisticated ransomware, deepfakes, and targeted attacks. This evolving threat landscape has created an “arms race” between logistics firms and bad actors. Aryaka is responding by deploying AI-driven threat detection tools to bolster baseline security and counter AI-specific attacks.
Ultimately, the trucking industry finds itself at a crossroads. The benefits of digital transformation—enhanced efficiency, automation, and competitiveness—are undeniable. But without robust cybersecurity strategies and network simplification, these advantages may come at a steep cost. For companies in transportation, staying secure means not just adopting new technology, but understanding and protecting every part of it.
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https://www.ttnews.com/articles/trucking-technology-cybersecurity
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