Thursday Jun 20, 2024

The Double Andrew Rose Special: Insights on Cybersecurity in AgroFoods

In this special episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville is joined by two cybersecurity experts, both named Andrew Rose, for an insightful discussion on the intersection of cybersecurity and AgroFoods. Andrew Rose, from the UK, is currently the Chief Security Officer (CSO) at SoSafe and formerly the CISO at Proofpoint, CSO at Mastercard UK, and CISO at the National Air Traffic Services (NATS). The other, Andrew Rose, is from the US; he’s an Ag Futurist and a cybersecurity advisor specializing in agricultural production, including advising for BIO-ISAC.

Learn about the critical role of resiliency in the agri-supply chain, the impact of human error on cybersecurity, and the need for education and awareness to prevent breaches. Explore how cybersecurity integrates into food safety culture and the importance of building security into agri-tech products. The discussion also covers emerging cybersecurity trends, the role of government agencies like the FBI, and the global implications of food security.

Tune in for expert insights, practical advice, and a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in agri-food cybersecurity and this critical infrastructure.

Also, Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

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Episode Key Highlights:

(16:03 - 16:55) National Seminars on Agricultural Security Threats

(19:19 - 20:24) Lessons for Food Industry Cybersecurity

(22:50 - 23:54) Importance of Data Integrity and Availability

(27:51 - 29:22) Social Engineering

(34:03 - 35:46) Food Security and Existential Risks

(39:13 - 40:17) Impact of Global Food Economy

(41:29 - 42:09) Impact of Ukraine on Grain Prices

(49:34 - 51:11) Rising Nation-State Threats in Cybersecurity

(53:13 - 54:22) Importance of Product Security in Agro-Tech