Bites & Bytes Podcast
Bites and Bytes Podcast explores cybersecurity, technology, and beyond in the food industry. Discover the exciting world where cybersecurity, technology, and the food industry converge on the Bites and Bytes Podcast. As one of the few shows focusing on cybersecurity in the food sector, we offer unique insights and groundbreaking discussions. Our interview-style chats and in-depth discussions reveal the challenges and innovations at the intersection of digital defenses, food protection, and systems thinking. Everything is interconnected, whether through technology, natural cycles, or systems. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or passionate about safeguarding our food supply, please tune in for conversations illuminating this dynamic and evolving field!
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Meet Your Host
Kristin Demoranville
is far from your ordinary cybersecurity expert; she spices up over 25 years of tech and security expertise with a rich palette of experiences in the food industry. Kristin has done everything from safeguarding food manufacturing and supply chains to sharing laughs over the bar as a bartender, serving up smiles as a server, and crafting the perfect cup as a coffee barista. Her adventures even took her to the National Zoo commissary, where she fed various wildlife, adding an exceptional flavor to her culinary journey.
This unique combination of high-level professional knowledge and grassroots food and beverage experience establishes Kristin as a distinctly approachable voice in cybersecurity. She doesn't just understand the food industry from a technical standpoint; she's lived it, from the critical nuances of digital security to the hustle and hospitality of food service and even the unique challenge of catering to zoo inhabitants. Her perspectives are deeply rooted in practical reality, offering a rich, layered view of the importance of food safety in our increasingly digital world.
Listeners tuning into Kristin's narratives will gain a treasure trove of cybersecurity insights and be treated to captivating stories from her and her guests. Kristin excels in weaving together the threads of technology, security, and culinary delight, drawing in a broad audience to underscore the critical need to shield our food systems from the looming shadow of digital threats. Her genuine connection with guests—melding professional insights with personal rapport—sparks enlightening dialogues that shed light on the vital confluence of tech, security, and food.
Episodes
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
In the final episode of 2024 and Part 2 of this series, host Kristin Demoranville continues her compelling conversation with two influential experts: Andrew Rose, an AgFuturist, and Dr. Darin Detwiler, a renowned food safety advocate and educator.
Andrew shares his perspective on the challenges of balancing innovation and resilience in the food and agriculture sector. He emphasizes the importance of analog systems and legacy knowledge in a world increasingly dependent on digital solutions. He offers a compelling view of how businesses can build continuity and prepare for unexpected disruptions.
Dr. Detwiler brings a global lens to the table, discussing the vulnerabilities in our food supply and how cybersecurity must evolve to meet the challenges of an interconnected world. From regulatory gaps to the role of collective courage, his insights highlight the urgent need for action to ensure the safety and security of what sustains us all.
This episode powerfully concludes our first season, offering a blend of realism, hope, and practical wisdom. Join us as we close out the year with this meaningful conclusion to Season One.
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Episode Key Highlights
(0:00:19) - Season 1 Finale Introduction(0:00:24) - Recap of Part 1 and What to Expect in Part 2(0:00:38) - Automation Vulnerabilities in Food Systems(0:01:13) - Cyber Threats and Raw Milk Concerns(0:03:32) - Avian Influenza Risks in Dairy Supply Chains(0:06:01) - Analog Systems and Legacy Knowledge for Resilience(0:07:14) - The Importance of Business Continuity Planning(0:14:25) - Global Collaboration for Food System Security(0:15:17) - Accountability in Food Cybersecurity(0:19:26) - Cybersecurity's Role in Cross-Border Food Trade(0:28:20) - Consumer Awareness and Food Safety Education
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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)
🔗 https://www.bsidesics.org/
Call for Papers is OPEN till 12/31/24!
Registration is OPEN: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bsides-icsot-tickets-1078099778459
General Admission is $30, and Student/Veteran is $20!
Questions or Need more information email: info@bsidesics.org
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Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:
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Blog: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry. Read Our Blog
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Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
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)
🔗 https://www.bsidesics.org/
Call for Papers is OPEN till 12/31/24!
Registration is OPEN: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bsides-icsot-tickets-1078099778459
General Admission is $30, and Student/Veteran is $20!
Questions or Need more information email: info@bsidesics.org
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Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:
TikTok
Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official website. Visit Now
Merch Shop: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear! 🧢👕 Shop Now
Blog: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry. Read Our Blog
Audience Survey: We value your feedback! Help us make the podcast even better. Take the Survey
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, Kristin Demoranville is joined by Radojka Barycki, Director of Training and Consulting at Safe Food Alliance and a food safety expert with nearly 25 years of experience. Together, they explore how cybersecurity and food safety are becoming inseparable in today’s technology-driven world. Radojka shares her perspectives on emerging challenges like AI and traceability, the role of proactive strategies in protecting global food systems, and why trust is the foundation of food safety. With stories from her personal journey and actionable insights for industry professionals, this episode sheds light on how innovation can both secure and transform the food industry. A must-listen for those passionate about food safety, technology, and consumer protection!
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Episode Key Highlights:
(0:02:09) - Food Defense and Cybersecurity Collaboration(0:03:20) - Awareness of Cybersecurity Threats in Food(0:05:55) - Personal Risk Assessments and Security Mindsets(0:11:26) - Integrating Cybersecurity in Food Safety Audits(0:13:37) - Vulnerabilities in Automated Food Processes(0:16:17) - Challenges in Traceability and AI Adoption(0:19:00) - Reactive Policies vs. Proactive Prevention in Food Safety(0:22:28) - Impacts of Food Safety Incidents on Consumer Trust(0:27:56) - Resources for Food Defense and Risk Assessment
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Show Notes:
Traceability rule:
https://www.qualityassurancemag.com/news/navigating-the-new-fda-food-traceability-rule-meeting-requirements-and-enhancing-safety/
Food Adulteration:
https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma/fsma-final-rule-mitigation-strategies-protect-food-against-intentional-adulteration
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA):
https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma
Food Defense:
https://www.fda.gov/food/food-defense
AI for Traceability:
https://www.food-safety.com/articles/9387-development-and-application-of-ai-for-food-processing-and-safety-regulations#:~:text=Current%20AI%20technologies%20can%20be,enhance%20traceability%20for%20food%20safety.&text=This%20could%20facilitate%20a%20quicker,of%20food%20contamination%20or%20recall.
Carrot Juice Cotulism Incident 2006:
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/botulism/fourth-botulism-case-linked-carrot-juice
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) & the Seven Principles:
https://food.unl.edu/article/haccp-seven-principles
Peanut Corporation of America and FSMA:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp1109388
Boars Head Incident 2024:
https://www.marlerblog.com/case-news/boars-head-listeria-outbreak-deemed-over-19-states-61-sick-60-hospitalized-with-10-dead/
McDonald’s Onion E. coli Incident 2024:
https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O157.html#:~:text=Recalled%20food,onions%20before%20they%20got%20sick.
Spinach E. coli Outbreak 2006:
https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/ecoli/2006/spinach-10-2006.html
Tesla products mentioned: Cybercab, Robovan, Bot
https://www.tesla.com/we-robot
Satellite made of wood called LignoSat (Japanese):
https://physicsworld.com/a/timber-japan-launches-worlds-first-wooden-satellite-into-space/#:~:text=Researchers%20in%20Japan%20have%20launched,the%20logging%20firm%20Sumitomo%20Forestry.
FDA:
https://www.fda.gov/
Food Defense Plan Builder:
https://www.fda.gov/food/food-defense-tools/food-defense-plan-builder
Food Defense Mitigation Strategies Database:
https://www.hfpappexternal.fda.gov/scripts/fooddefensemitigationstrategies/index.cfm
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BSides ICS/OT Conference 🎉🌟
Feb. 10, 2025, in Tampa, Florida 🌴 (the day before S4x25 Conference)
🔗 https://www.bsidesics.org/
Call for Papers is OPEN till 12/31/24!
Registration is OPEN: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bsides-icsot-tickets-1078099778459
General Admission is $30, and Student/Veteran is $20!
Questions or Need more information? Email info@bsidesics.org
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Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:
TikTok
Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official website. Visit Now
Merch Shop: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear! 🧢👕 Shop Now
Blog: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry. Read Our Blog
Audience Survey: We value your feedback! Help us make the podcast even better. Take the Survey
Schedule a Call with Kristin: Want to share your thoughts? Schedule a meeting with Kristin! Schedule Now
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville welcomes her good friend and former colleague, Mike Delaney, a seasoned corporate lawyer and partner with expertise in complex legal matters across industries. With over two decades of experience, Mike has held leadership roles at multinational corporations, where he managed global compliance, risk, and corporate governance.
Kristin and Mike explore the real-world challenges in food cybersecurity, sharing stories from their work together and discussing how industries like food manufacturing and supply chains adapt to meet today’s cybersecurity threats. From legal and compliance perspectives to human and technological considerations, this episode contains practical insights and firsthand experiences.
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Show Notes:
DISARM Framework:
https://www.disarm.foundation/framework
Beekeeper movie:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15314262/
SEC Rules on Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure by Public Companies:
https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2023-139
Form 8-K:
https://www.sec.gov/files/form8-k.pdf
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Episode Key Highlights:
(0:00:00) - Food Memories and Personal Connections
(0:06:50) - Industry’s Push for Modernization in Cybersecurity
(0:21:00) - Key Supply Chain Vulnerabilities in Food
(0:31:28) - SEC’s New Cybersecurity Reporting Rules
(0:43:00) - Rising Cyber Threats Targeting Food Sector
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Bsides ICS/OT Conference 🎉🌟
Feb. 10, 2025 in Tampa, Florida 🌴 (day before S4x25 Conference)
🔗 https://www.bsidesics.org/
Call for Papers is OPEN till 12/31/24!
Registration is OPEN: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bsides-icsot-tickets-1078099778459
General Admission is $30 and Student/Veteran is $20!
Questions or Need more information email info@bsidesics.org
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Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:
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Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official website. Visit Now
Merch Shop: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear! 🧢👕 Shop Now
Blog: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry. Read Our Blog
Audience Survey: We value your feedback! Help us make the podcast even better. Take the Survey
Schedule a Call with Kristin: Want to share your thoughts? Schedule a meeting with Kristin! Schedule Now
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville welcomes Rick Biros, the founder of Food Safety Tech and the Food Safety Consortium. Rick, an industry veteran with decades of experience, shares fascinating insights into the critical role of food safety and its intersection with Cybersecurity. From the early days of food safety regulations sparked by major outbreaks to today’s technological advancements, Rick discusses how the industry has evolved and why Cybersecurity is becoming an integral part of protecting our food supply.
Rick also reflects on his journey from launching Food Quality magazine to creating the Food Safety Consortium, a must-attend event for senior-level food safety professionals. The episode covers how the Consortium fosters a collaborative environment for problem-solving and innovation, bringing together leaders from across the industry.
Listeners will also hear Rick’s thoughts on the latest challenges facing the food industry, including the impact of recent cyber threats and how technology is reshaping food safety protocols. Whether you’re in the food industry, Cybersecurity, or just curious about the future of food protection, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and practical insights.
🎉🎂 Happy 1st Birthday to the Bites and Bytes Podcast! 🎧🎉Here’s to a year of incredible conversations, industry insights, and amazing listeners like YOU! 🎙️🌟 Thank you for all your support—here’s to many more! 🥳
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Rick’s Information
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-biros-860bb47/
Food Safety Tech Bio: https://foodsafetytech.com/about-us/
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Show Notes:
Brussels memory – La Truffe Noire Restaurant
https://www.truffenoire.com/en/
What is Candling wine?
https://www.instagram.com/cristienorman_somm/reel/C9A2l-hyOjV/
Jack-in-the-box crisis
https://outbreakdatabase.com/outbreaks/jack-in-the-box-restaurant-chain-ground-beef-hamburgers-1992
Mark Carter – president of IAFP (International Association for Food Protection)
https://www.foodprotection.org/about/news-releases/mark-carter-assumes-presidency-of-the-international-association-for-food-protection/
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma
Boars Head Crisis
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/boars-head-provisions-co--expands-recall-ready-eat-meat-and-poultry-products-due
https://www.marlerblog.com/case-news/bill-marler-free-advice-for-boars-head-ceo-and-other-after-a-foodborne-illness-outbreak/
Peanut Corp of America Crisis
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/09/21/442335132/peanut-exec-gets-28-years-in-prison-for-deadly-salmonella-outbreak
Bill Marler
https://billmarler.com/
Sabra – Salmonella incident 2021
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/sabra-dipping-company-llc-615938-12012021
Rob Mommsen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-mommsen-b6848211/
Frank Yiannas
https://foodsafetytech.com/news_article/boars-head-appoints-frank-yiannas-as-chief-food-safety-advisor-and-finalizes-food-safety-advisory-council/#:~:text=Boar's%20Head%20Brand%20announced%20on,and%20quality%20across%20the%20organization.
https://www.smarterfysolutions.com/
David Theo – Jack-in-Box
https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-david-theno-20170710-story.html
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Food Safety Tech
https://foodsafetytech.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-publishing-company-llc/
http://innovativepublishing.net/
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Food Safety Consortium Conference
https://foodsafetyconsortium.org/
➡️ Register here:
https://www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/EventPage?eId=RCMrOPTC6EZVv99yKxyQJw%3D%3D
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Kristin Demoranville Speaking at:
Food Safety Consortium Conference, Arlington, VA
https://foodsafetyconsortium.org/
BREAKOUT 3: Food Defense in the Digital Era
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM EST on Monday, October 21st
ICS Cyber Security Conference, Atlanta, GA
https://www.icscybersecurityconference.com/
Agriculture at Risk: Recognizing and Securing Our Forgotten Critical Infrastructure
11 AM EST on Thursday, October 24th
InCyber Forum Canada, Montreal, QC
https://northamerica.forum-incyber.com/en/home-en/
Guardians of the food supply chain: cybersecurity resilience in agriculture and food safety
1:55 PM to 2:40 PM EST on Tuesday, October 29th
💰⭐ 50% discount code: ININ59XU2CF3➡️ Registration link: https://2024.northamerica.forum-incyber.com/en/pe1/pe1-home.htm
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Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:
TikTok
Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official website. Visit Now
Merch Shop: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear! 🧢👕 Shop Now
Blog: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry. Read Our Blog
Audience Survey: We value your feedback! Help us make the podcast even better. Take the Survey
Schedule a Call with Kristin: Want to share your thoughts? Schedule a meeting with Kristin! Schedule Now