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Agri-Food Sector Faces Growing Cyber Risks

September 20, 2024
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As the agri-food sector increasingly integrates automation, including GPS, robotic systems, cloud-connected devices, and AI-driven tools, to improve efficiency and crop yields, cyber risks have escalated significantly. With ransomware attacks being the primary concern, the food and agriculture industry has become one of the most targeted sectors in the United States, ranking seventh in cyberattacks. These technologies, while enhancing productivity, were often designed before cyber threats were considered a major issue, leaving vulnerabilities throughout the sector’s supply chain. The sector is now vulnerable to cybercriminals who exploit these weaknesses.

The digital transformation within food and agriculture was not initially designed with security in mind, making it more susceptible to modern cyber threats. The integration of legacy systems with advanced technologies has exacerbated the sector’s exposure to risks. Systems that were once isolated and not connected to the internet are now part of a highly interconnected global network, presenting significant security challenges. These vulnerabilities have made the sector a prime target for cyberattacks, which can cause disruptions ranging from financial losses to threats to food security.

FBI Special Agent Gene Kowel highlighted the growing national security threat posed by cyber risks to farms, ranches, and food processing facilities during the second annual Agriculture Threats Symposium in Nebraska. He noted that the cyber risks facing the sector are evolving and becoming more complex and severe, with critical infrastructure and food production systems increasingly under threat. The increasing reliance on automation and digital tools in agriculture means that the sector’s vulnerability to sophisticated cyber threats is rising rapidly, with potentially severe consequences if exploited.

Experts like Cory Brandolini, co-founder of Railtown, also warn about the dangers of failing to address security issues in legacy software systems. As automation in food production becomes more advanced, with AI-driven tools managing everything from crop yields to livestock feeding, any security gap could result in disastrous outcomes. For instance, tampering with livestock feeding schedules or perishable goods’ storage temperatures could lead to financial ruin and food shortages. Addressing these vulnerabilities requires a concerted effort to update security measures and prevent cyber threats from causing widespread damage.

 

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  • Agri-Food Sector Under Increasing Threat From Cyber Attacks

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