In this episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin welcomes Adam Smith, Regulatory Lead – Cybersecurity at Southwest Airlines, to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in the transportation sector.

Together, they fly through the real-world stakes of protecting critical infrastructure – from airports and railways to the systems that underpin national security. The conversation unpacks the complexity of regulatory frameworks, the challenges of incident response, and the vital role of collaboration among regulators, operators, and vendors.