Join Joel Waugh, CISO at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), as he explores the intricate connection between compliance and cybersecurity in the transportation sector.

In his presentation during Hack the Railroad 2023, Waugh begins by providing a brief overview of the history of the issue, then discusses the current state of affairs highlighting Metro’s approach to finding the intricate balance. Join Waugh as he delves into Metro's proactive approach with the early adoption of the NIST framework, a comprehensive policy overhaul aligned with 800-53r5, and voluntary alignment with TSA SD 1580/82-2022-01.

Tune in for insights on the forward-looking roadmap as Waugh unveils future strategies geared towards maintaining transparency and trust, and draws lessons learned and best practices for the future.