Cyber security on the farm: The gap between concern and preparedness

Cyber threats are continuously evolving — and cyber security is becoming an increasing priority across all industries. However, the MNP Digital Cyber Security on the Farm 2025 Report revealed that the agriculture sector is lagging behind in cyber security preparedness. This highlights an urgent need for the widespread adoption of cyber security planning and awareness training to protect Canada’s agriculture industry.

Farming across Canada is becoming more digital and connected each day. While digital transformation is helping farmers gain new insights and increase efficiency, it also opens the door to unconventional attacks on our agriculture sector. Cyber threats are continuously evolving — and cyber security is becoming an increasing priority across all industries, including agriculture. The main differentiator is how prepared each sector is to handle these rising threats.

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