OT Cybersecurity for Agriculture
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The rise of digital technology in agriculture allows farmers precise control over their operations. Automatic sensors can monitor crop health, while agriculture-specific finance programs assist farmers in planning for an ever-changing market. LeveL5Cyber’s OT cybersecurity for agriculture helps keep this technology secure and operational so farmers can focus on the many demands of their business.
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OT Cybersecurity for Agriculture
Smart farming has transformed the agriculture industry. Sensors connected to the internet can automatically help water crops to optimal levels or work to address a pest problem in its earliest stages. Agricultural management software simplifies business operations by tracking costs and adjusting budgets based on current pricing.
Agriculture is a demanding industry facing worker shortages, unpredictable climate conditions and other major challenges. Cybersecurity Services for the Agriculture industry ought to include solutions to address issues related specifically to the challenges your industry faces.
One drawback of these technological breakthroughs is that any device connected to the internet is vulnerable to unauthorized access. Many digital tools used in modern agriculture contain personal identifying information that, if compromised, could lead to identity theft. In addition, if unauthorized access leads to the compromise of critical systems, such as water or transportation, it could result in expensive downtime.
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LeveL5Cyber has decades of hands-on experience working with Agriculture to address their specific needs and requirements. Our team understands the unique challenges and processes that exist and how to bolster cyber defenses within these arenas.
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Advanced Cybersecurity Services for the Agriculture Industry
LeveL5Cyber was founded by a team of digital security specialists. We help to monitor the constantly evolving world of cyber threats to create a custom plan for your business’s needs, including OT cybersecurity for agriculture. Contact us for more information.
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Where do we start? Often, we hear this question prior to doing assessments of enterprise Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity postures. This is valid and at the forefront of any customer concerns. LeveL5Cyber approaches this topic by aligning your current capabilities and maturity with what can reduce the most risk. All gap recommendations are developed by seasoned operators to help produce strategic and tactical action plans that can be executed by internal resources and/or in combination with our team. It is important to keep in mind that cybersecurity programs and their associated risks change. This is where L5C brings value: Define the risks, Defend the assets.
An information system used to control industrial processes such as manufacturing, product handling, production, and distribution. Industrial control systems include supervisory control and data acquisition systems used to control geographically dispersed assets, as well as distributed control systems and smaller control systems using programmable logic controllers to control localized processes.
The Agriculture Sector is critical and vulnerable to cyberattacks, despite having no cybersecurity requirements for control systems used in the food manufacturing process. Ransomware, malware, or other attacks can lead to delays in shipping of perishable items, shortages of necessary product, or even health emergencies (crop manipulation). Disruptions to other sectors may have a direct impact on agriculture as well.
(Needs rewrite) Digital technologies have the potential to boost agricultural productivity to meet global food demand. Internet-enabled sensors allow farmers to gather vast amounts of real-time data on growing conditions, drought, and pest control that can inform future decisions. Many farmers in the countries where USAID works also rely on digital services to gain access to loans, sell their harvest, and set aside money that can help them resist shocks. However, with the obvious benefits of digital agriculture come new risks. Insecure or poorly designed digital agricultural devices or applications can be hacked, potentially exposing sensitive data—including Personal Identifiable Information (PII)—to cyber criminals or other malign actors.
Ransomware is an ever-evolving form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption. Ransomware actors often target and threaten to sell or leak exfiltrated data or authentication information if the ransom is not paid. Ransomware incidents can severely impact business processes and leave organizations without the data they need to operate and deliver mission-critical services. Ransomware incidents have become more destructive and impactful in nature and scope. The economic and reputational impacts of ransomware incidents, throughout the initial disruption and, at times, extended recovery, have also proven challenging for organizations large and small.
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