Artie Crawford

Artie Crawford, CISSP, CISM, is the director of cybersecurity at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA).

A seasoned professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity strategy and deep technical expertise in addressing complex cybersecurity challenges, he possesses a thorough understanding of the tools, techniques, procedures, and attack vectors employed by cyber adversaries. 

Crawford has a proven track record of providing strategic guidance, collaboration, and engineering support to a wide range of organizations, including state and local governments, educational institutions, intelligence agencies, transportation authorities, and the Department of Defense, all in support of their cybersecurity missions.

Throughout his career, he has held pivotal roles at organizations such as the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Microsoft, MITRE, and others. His work has been centered on developing advanced techniques and tools for real-world operations. 

A 27-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Crawford retired in 2011 as the Cybersecurity Chief of the Marine Corps, where he served as the Senior Technical Advisor to the CIO and Director of C4.