Frequently Asked Questions

Vehicle and asset cybersecurity focuses on protecting vehicles and assets and not traditional information technology infrastructure. Unlike standard information technology systems, vehicles use legacy communication protocols, embedded controllers, third party telematics providers, and slow update cycles, making their security challenges unique. 

When we say “asset,” we’re referring to vehicles and trailers, including the growing range of connected technologies installed on them. This includes telematics units, smart sensors, remote diagnostics modules, trailer tracking systems, and other onboard electronics that communicate data and can introduce cybersecurity risks if not protected.

Fleet Defender protects vehicles from cyber intrusions, unauthorized access, fuel theft, and cargo theft tactics. We identify and stop potential threats before they escalate into safety issues, operational disruptions, or financial loss events. By catching problems early, we help keep your vehicles, drivers, and cargo protected. 

Fleet vehicles are targeted by cybercriminals, freight thieves, and sometimes nation-state actors seeking financial gain, operational disruption, or access to valuable cargo and data. Their objectives range from stealing assets to compromising vehicle control systems or disrupting fleet operations, and even insider actions—such as drivers unintentionally connecting unauthorized devices—can create additional security risks. 

Cyber and theft-related events are now routine for connected fleets, with many experiencing regular intrusion attempts or tampering. For example, one of our enterprise customers with 10,000 trucks operating across the United States receives roughly 1,000 security alerts each month, highlighting how frequent these threats have become.