Specialist Sector
Cyber Security for Transport & Logistics
Most cyber security consultants have never been inside a transport office, looked at a tachograph analysis report, or understood what ADR compliance involves on a working day. We have. That matters when it comes to spotting the risks that actually affect your operation and giving you advice that fits how the business runs.
We work with hauliers, fleet operators, logistics firms and transport managers to get a clear picture of their cyber risks and sort the ones that matter most.
We Work With
- ✓ Owner-operators and small haulage firms
- ✓ Fleet operators with mixed vehicle types
- ✓ Logistics and distribution SMEs
- ✓ Transport managers responsible for operator licence compliance
- ✓ ADR operators handling dangerous goods
Why Transport Businesses Get Hit
Transport and logistics businesses are attractive targets. They hold customer data, financial records, cargo details and access to supplier systems, and most have very basic defences.
🚨 Real Incidents
- • Maersk, 2017: NotPetya disrupted global operations and was publicly reported at roughly $250m-$300m in impact.
- • Royal Mail, 2023: LockBit ransomware disrupted international parcel services for weeks. Millions in operational losses.
- • TNT/FedEx, 2017: NotPetya knocked out TNT systems for months, with FedEx later reporting hundreds of millions of dollars in impact.
🎯 Why SMEs Are Vulnerable
- • IT is often managed by a generalist or external provider with no specific security expertise
- • Fleet management systems, booking software and tachograph analysers are often on-premise, rarely updated
- • Drivers use personal mobile devices for POD apps, navigation and communication
- • Supply chain relationships mean multiple third parties have system access
Risks Specific to Transport Operations
These are the risks a generic IT consultant is unlikely to spot, because they have never worked in transport and do not know what to look for.
Tachograph & Telematics Systems
Digital tachograph analysers, VU download software and telematics platforms often run on old Windows machines with outdated software and no patch management. They hold driver working time data that has regulatory and legal significance.
Driver Devices & POD Apps
Drivers routinely use personal smartphones or company-issued tablets for proof of delivery, customer communication and navigation. These are often unmanaged, unencrypted and connected to customer systems.
Fleet Management Software
Systems like Quartix, Webfleet and Samsara are internet-connected and hold vehicle tracking data, driver records, route history and sometimes customer addresses. Access controls are often weak.
ADR Documentation
Dangerous goods consignment notes, emergency information and transport documents are often emailed between parties or stored in shared folders with no access controls. A breach could have safety as well as regulatory consequences.
Subcontractor & Supplier Access
Haulage often involves subcontractors, owner-drivers and partner carriers with access to booking systems, load boards and communication platforms. Managing that access is rarely formalised.
Operator Licence Compliance
A ransomware attack that corrupts maintenance records, driver files or tachograph data could directly impact operator licence compliance and DVSA audit readiness. Most operators have not considered this risk.
What We Do
Practical security support built around how your transport business actually works
Transport Cyber Risk Assessment
A review of your cyber risks covering fleet systems, driver devices, office IT, supplier access, and your critical data. Focused on the gaps that matter for a transport operation, not a generic office business.
View Risk AssessmentCyber Essentials Readiness
Many logistics contracts and supply chain agreements now require Cyber Essentials. We review your setup against the five control areas and give you a list of what needs fixing before you apply, so there are no surprises on assessment day.
View Cyber EssentialsPractical Security Advice
Not every transport business needs a full assessment straight away. If you want a straight conversation about your risks and where to start, book a free 20-minute discovery call and we will tell you honestly what we think.
Book a Free CallWhy Our Background Matters
Most cyber consultants treat transport the same as any other business. They ask about firewalls and antivirus and produce a report that could have been written for a solicitors office. They have never been in a transport office, never handled a driver card, and have no idea what a DVSA roadside check involves.
Our background includes military logistics and transport operations. We know how goods move, how drivers and vehicles are managed, and what it actually looks like when a depot is under pressure. That sits alongside a BSc in Cyber Security and professional networking certifications.
"Just change all the passwords" is not useful advice when you have 30 drivers across three depots and a transport manager trying to hit delivery windows. We give you advice that fits how your business actually runs.
- ✓ Military logistics and transport background
- ✓ Haulage and transport operations experience
- ✓ ADR knowledge
- ✓ BSc Cyber Security (Open University)
- ✓ CCNA Security
- ✓ CCNA Enterprise Networking & Automation
- ✓ Cisco DevNet Associate
Talk to Someone Who Gets It
Free 20-minute call. We will tell you where your business is exposed and what a sensible first step looks like for your size and situation.
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