Episode 238: Hackers Targeting Canada's Food Supply

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Season 7 - Episode 238: Hackers Targeting Canada's Food Supply

 

In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Kristin Demoranville and Andrew Rose about “Hackers Targeting Canada's Food Supply.”

It’s true. Hackers are targeting Canada’s food supply, and in today’s episode, Tracy speaks to Kristin and Andrew, two cyber security professionals, about precisely what is happening.

In this episode, they discuss:

• A string of ransomware attacks by Russian hackers are targeting Canada's agriculture sector and raising serious concerns about the safety of the food supply. Kristin shares more.
• Tracy remarks that since releasing their first episode together, serious cyber events have occurred, including the Co-op incident and the auto/machinery dealership parts system. (Episode 233: Cyber Attacks: Is Agriculture At Risk? Links to this episode below)
• Hackers and ransomware attacks are becoming an increasing threat to farmers. What are they, and how can they impact farmers?
•  Andrew has been working with the Canadian dairy industry on the milk industry hacks that have been occurring. Andrew shares more.
•  What do these cyber attacks look like, how do they happen, and how can we prevent them?
•  What do you do, and who can you call if you have an attack?
•  Is cyber insurance something farmers should be considering?
•  Tracy asks, “Is Canada’s food supply safe and secure from cyber-attacks compared to other industries?” The answer is concerning.

Regardless of your type and size of farming operation, we highly recommend that producers tune into this eye-opening episode.

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* Disclaimer - As always, this information is not intended to provide business or medical advice. To ensure that your own circumstances have been properly considered and that action is taken based on the latest information available, you should obtain professional advice from qualified business or medical professionals before acting on any of the information in this post.
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Show Resources

  Tracy & Kristin’s First Episode together…
  Episode 233: Cyber Attacks: Is Agriculture At Risk? 
  https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=498


• Disarm Foundation - an excellent tool to counter information warfare
• Just Culture - and organizational philosophy that provides innoculation against AI enabled social engineered attacks
• Help@Isac.bio for assistance before/during/after a cyber incidence
• In the US, report cyber crimes to www.IC3.gov for tracking and triage purposes (including anonymous reporting)
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Show Guests

Kristin Demoranville
CEO at AnzenOT & AnzenSage, Host of Bites and Bytes Podcast

Kristin is a passionate, customer-centric leader with over 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. As the Founder & CEO of AnzenSage and Co-Founder & CEO of AnzenOT, she specializes in security risk resilience for the food sector, helping businesses protect their data, people, and processes from cyber threats while aligning with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.

🍽️ Food Industry Expert: Kristin uses her extensive knowledge in food resilience cybersecurity to create tailored solutions that enhance the security posture of food businesses, prioritizing food safety.

🎙️ Podcast Host: As the host of the 'Bites & Bytes Podcast,' Kristin explores the intersection of food and cybersecurity, sharing insights and fostering dialogue. Her podcast reaches 65 countries and ranks in the top 300 for technology podcasts globally and in the US.

👩‍💼 Female-Owned Cybersecurity Firm: Leading AnzenSage, Kristin offers innovative cybersecurity solutions for the food industry, positioning her firm as a key resource in this niche market.

You can find Kristen’s podcast here:

https://www.bitesandbytespodcast.com

Connect with Kristen Demoranville -  LinkedIn  / Podcast Website

Additional Links:

Apple Podcast: Apple Podcast
Spotify: Spotify
YouTube: YouTube
Instagram: @BitesandBytesPodcast

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Andrew Rose
Advisor | BIO-ASAC

Andrew is deeply involved in the non-profit community, sitting on/or advising many non-profit boards and social impact organizations. He is currently an advisor to the BIO-ISAC.

He has in the past served as the Chief Strategy Officer in Residence at the Emerging Technologies Centers, the Chair of the Advisory Council for the Maryland Cybersecurity Association, a judge for the first two years (2019/2020) of the Grow-NY AgInnovation event, a senior advisor for the national 2020 American Farm Bureau Federation AgInnovation Challenge event and was an organizer for the TEDxBaltimore events. Andrew recently served as the treasurer for the Keystone Development Center. Andrew helped found the GIVE Program, a leadership training program in Maryland for rising professionals. Andrew Rose began a cybersecurity awareness program in 2016 while at a major agricultural bank after recognizing that the ag sector wasn’t getting the attention it needed about the risks posed by cybercriminals and other adversaries. In addition to his experience in cybersecurity, he has a deep understanding of banking/finance, risk management, and other professional service sectors related to food, agriculture, and climate.

Connect with Andrew Rose -  LinkedIn / Website
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Tracy and her husband are cattle ranchers in South East, Manitoba. As host of the show, primary producer and agvocate, Tracy is passionate about helping farmers succeed in the business of farming. 

In each episode, Tracy chats with today's most successful farm advisors and industry leaders to bring our audience the best and most important ideas. 

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