SECURING THE FUTURE: WHY PORTS ARE TURNING TO PRIVATE MANAGED NETWORKS
Presented at Port of the Future Conference 2026
Session Overview
Moderator: Kevin Traver, Head of Ports, Private Networks, Boldyn Networks
Panelists: Gustavo Grande, Director of Innovation, Port of Miami; Joe Powell, Director of Security, Port of Pascagoula
This panel explores why ports are turning to private managed networks and the critical use cases driving this transformation. The discussion focuses on improving operational resilience and cybersecurity in high-risk environments, while enhancing real-time data exchange for vessel traffic, cargo handling, and emergency response.
Key use cases include IoT-enabled asset tracking, secure communications for critical infrastructure, automation and remote monitoring, and video surveillance with AI analytics for perimeter and cargo security.