Cyber Wardens program’s cyber security guide for the agricultural sector

TLDR:

Key Points:

• The Cyber Wardens program released a cyber security guide for the agricultural sector at Agfest in the Paddock event in Tasmania.
• COSBOA emphasizes the importance of cyber security for all agribusinesses, regardless of size or location.

In a recent article by Cyber Daily, the focus was on the Cyber Wardens program releasing a cyber security guide specifically tailored for the agricultural sector. The program took advantage of the Agfest in the Paddock event in Tasmania to distribute this guide to farmers and agribusinesses. The guide aimed to raise awareness about the importance of cyber security in an industry that may not prioritize it.

The CEO of COSBOA, Luke Achterstraat, stressed the significance of cyber security for all agribusinesses in Australia, stating that cyber risk does not discriminate based on location or business size. He highlighted the Cyber Wardens program as a valuable resource for small businesses to enhance their cyber security measures. Gabi Ceregra, the data policy manager for the National Farmers Federation, also echoed the importance of data security for farmers, pointing out the vulnerabilities that come with increasing reliance on digital technology.

The article featured a testimonial from mushroom farmer Dean Smith, who initially underestimated the need for cyber security measures in his business. After attending a Cyber Wardens cyber security course, he realized the importance of implementing protections against cyber attacks, highlighting the ease and effectiveness of such measures.