Event Date: September 1, 2026 

Event Time: 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. EDT

Join the NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) for a virtual panel on the final Transit Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Community Profile. Hear transit operators share their perspectives on the Transit Profile and discuss how transit agencies can use it to strengthen cybersecurity and support safe, reliable, and resilient transit operations.

Background

Transit agencies operate a complex network of business and operational systems to fulfill their mission. As these systems increasingly rely on digital, network-based communication, the cyberattack surface has expanded, requiring agencies to manage cybersecurity risks alongside safety and operational priorities. 

Developed in collaboration with transit agencies, the Transit CSF Community Profile provides a voluntary, risk-based resource to help transit agencies strengthen cybersecurity preparedness and resilience against evolving threats facing the sector.

This panel discussion will cover topics including:

• The importance of collaboration among transit agencies, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• How and why the Transit CSF Community Profile was developed
• Key cybersecurity challenges and priorities facing the transit sector
• Ways to apply the Profile to transit-specific needs

Who should attend: 

• Transit agency executives, managers, and operators
• Cybersecurity, IT, and operational technology (OT) professionals in the transit sector
• Industry partners, suppliers, and systems integrators
• Strategy, policy, and planning professionals supporting public transportation

Panelist Moderator:

• Matt Hardison, Senior Principal, Transportation, The MITRE Corporation

Panelists:

• CheeYee Tang, Cybersecurity Engineer, National Institute of Standards and Technology
• Tariq Habib, Chief Information Security Officer, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority
• Michael Kohlman, Chief Information Officer, Monterey-Salinas Transit District
• Herb Nitz, Senior Manager, Engineering Network Security, Metra

Register today to reserve your spot and discover how the Transit CSF Community Profile can support your agency’s cybersecurity efforts.

Attendance is limited to 500 participants. There is no fee to attend. A post-event recording will be made available.

Recording Note: Portions of the event may be recorded and audience Q&A or comments may be captured. The recorded event may be edited and rebroadcast or otherwise made publicly available by NIST. By registering for — or attending — this event, you acknowledge and consent to being recorded. 

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