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In November 2023, a Swiss farmer watched helplessly as a hacker breached a milking robot and encrypted vital data about his herd of cows. The attack ultimately resulted in the death of a pregnant cow and cost the farmer some 6,000 francs (about US $6,500). And it highlighted an alarming trend: the food and beverage industry has become a prime…

Recent ransomware attacks and system breaches on the food and beverage industry highlight the urgent need for strong cybersecurity. Thankfully, effective tools and expertise are more accessible than ever.

Food and beverage companies face a unique cybersecurity challenge. They must manage increasing digital connectivity and rising cyber threats–along with their peers in other industries–while at the same time protecting food safety. Now, with cyberattacks growing more sophisticated and frequent, robust security measures have become critical for safeguarding both operations and consumers. But best practices can help. The State of…