Securing What Feeds Us: Why Cybersecurity Matters to Agriculture

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Securing What Feeds Us: Why Cybersecurity Matters to Agriculture

Cybersecurity probably isn’t at the top of most farmers’ priority lists—but it should be.

As agriculture becomes increasingly connected through precision technology, automated equipment, digital farm management systems, connected facilities and complex food supply chains, the potential impact of a cyberattack is growing right along with it.

In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy its down with Kristin King, author of Securing What Feeds Us and an expert in OT/ICS security and risk management for food and agriculture.

Kristin explains why agriculture is becoming an increasingly important target for cyber threats, shares real-world examples of attacks and vulnerabilities, and discusses what farmers and agricultural businesses can do to better protect themselves.

They also explore why cybersecurity isn't getting the attention it deserves, what the industry needs to stop doing, the connection between cybersecurity and public trust, and why protecting our digital infrastructure is ultimately about protecting the food system itself.

Whether you're a small family farm, a large agricultural operation or part of the broader food system, this conversation will give you a better understanding of the risks—and some practical steps you can take to reduce them.

Episode Highlights

• Why cybersecurity is an agriculture issue, not just an IT issue

• Real-world examples of cyber threats affecting agriculture and food

• Why agriculture can be an attractive target for cybercriminals

• How increasingly connected farms create new vulnerabilities

• Why cybersecurity isn't getting the attention it deserves

• What prompted Kristin to write Securing What Feeds Us

• What farmers and food businesses can expect to learn from the book

• What small, medium and large farms can do to protect themselves

• Common cybersecurity mistakes farmers should avoid

• Whether large agricultural corporations are actually prepared for cyber threats

• The connection between cybersecurity, food security and public trust

• One simple action every farmer can take to improve their cybersecurity readiness

Cybersecurity may feel like something that belongs to the IT department, but as Kristin explains in this episode, it is becoming an important part of protecting your farm business, your customers, your data—and ultimately our food system. Take one small step today: talk to your technology providers, review who has access to your systems and accounts, and start asking questions about your cybersecurity readiness.
And if you want to go deeper, check out Kristin's book, Securing What Feeds Us, for a broader look at the cybersecurity challenges facing agriculture and food.

Thanks for tuning in,
Tracy

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Kristin King — Author of Securing What Feeds Us
OT/ICS Security Risk Management for Food & Agriculture, Zoos & Aquariums


Book: Securing What Feeds Us: Cybersecurity in Agriculture
🌐https://securingwhatfeedsus.com