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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