In this episode, Kristin Demoranville sits down with AgFuturist Andrew Rose and food safety advocate Dr. Darin Detwiler to discuss why cybersecurity is a growing concern for the food and agriculture industries.

Andrew Rose, an advisor to BIO-ISAC and a leader in agricultural innovation, shares his insights into protecting farmers and food supply chains from cyber threats.  Dr. Detwiler, a renowned food safety expert, educator, and author, explains why inaction is the greatest cost to our global food systems.  Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on resilience, risks, and real solutions for protecting what feeds us all.

🔊 This is Part 1 of a two-part series.

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Episode Key Highlights:

(0:00:21 ) - Introducing Andrew Rose and Dr. Darin Detwiler

(0:00:49 ) - Andrew Rose: Supporting Agriculture Through Cybersecurity

(0:01:10 ) - Darin Detwiler: Food Safety Awareness and Advocacy

(0:07:14 ) - Reflections on the Montreal Conference Panel

(0:08:56 ) - Challenges in Communicating Cybersecurity to Executives

(0:11:27 ) - Differences Between Traditional and Cybersecurity Audiences

(0:14:14 ) - Food and Agriculture as Universal Critical Infrastructure

(0:16:42 ) - Complexity and Fragility of the Food System

(0:18:19 ) - Cybersecurity Adoption Barriers for Small Farmers

(0:21:23 ) - Tech Stacks: Agility vs. Fragility in Food Systems

(0:24:08 ) - Financial Risks and Proactive Cybersecurity Investments

(0:27:33 ) - Cost of Doing Nothing: Ignoring Risks in Food Security

(0:30:02 ) - Corporate Responsibility and Accountability in Cyber Incidents

(0:32:11 ) - Predictions of a High-Profile Food Cybersecurity Attack

(0:35:09 ) - Cybersecurity Awareness and Future Resilience Initiatives

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Show Notes:

Nashville Recommendations from Andrew Rose:

(Hotdogs)  I Dream Of Weenie:  https://www.facebook.com/IDreamofWeenie

(Ribs)  Uncle Bud’s Catfish Chicken & Such:  https://www.unclebuds.com/

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Our panel was at the InCyber Conference in Montreal: 

https://northamerica.forum-incyber.com/en/home-en/

InCyber Forum USA (new) San Antonio, TX, June 17-18, 2025: 

https://usa.forum-incyber.com/

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Cyberbiosecurity Summit

February 25-26, Laurel, Maryland: 

https://www.cyberbiosecuritysummit.org/

Sumitt to a proposal to speak here: 

https://www.cyberbiosecuritysummit.org/sessions

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BSides ICS/OT Conference 🎉🌟

Feb. 10, 2025, in Tampa, Florida 🌴 (the day before S4x25 Conference)

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Call for Papers is OPEN till 12/31/24!

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General Admission is $30, and Student/Veteran is $20!

Questions or Need more information email: info@bsidesics.org

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