Room: International AB
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Session Description
Securing Your Transit Agency Operations: The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Customer Experience
Stream: Leadership Stream
Moderator: Sabah Lone, Technical Solutions Consultant, Vontas
From Legacy to Leading Edge: Securing CAD/AVL for Canada’s Transit Future by Vontas
Speaker: Sabah Lone, Technical Solutions Consultant, Vontas
Canadian transit agencies are navigating rising cybersecurity threats while relying on aging Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems. This panel, let by Sabah Lone, brings together experts from Vontas and Canadian transit leaders to discuss the strategic value of upgrading to modern, security focused CAD/AVL platforms.
Learning Objectives for Attendees
1. Understand the cybersecurity vulnerabilities common in legacy CAD/AVL systems used by Canadian transit agencies.
2. Learn how Vontas’ modern platforms strengthen security, compliance, and operational resilience.
3. Identify practical steps and considerations for planning a secure, future ready CAD/AVL system upgrade.
Speaker(s) / Presenter(s)
Sabah Lone – Technical Solutions Consultant, Vontas
Bio:
Sabah Lone is a Technical Solutions Consultant with Vontas with over 15 years of experience in the public transportation industry. Sabah graduated with a Master’s of Science in International Politics from the University of London, UK and a Bachelor of Arts from Trent University in Ontario, Canada.
Over her career, Sabah has worked with multiple technologies, agencies, and vendors across the United States & Canada specializing in Intelligent Transportation Systems, VoIP, and Yard Management. Her role innovates the way riders, operators, and employees interact with transit applications worldwide.
Moderator(s)
Sabah Lone – Technical Solutions Consultant, Vontas
Bio: