Beyond the Firewall: Where Cybersecurity Meets Food Security in Our Communities

Beyond the Firewall: Where Cybersecurity Meets Food Security in Our Communities

In quiet server rooms across America, we are fighting an invisible war. As lines of code and encrypted data flow through our food systems, a new kind of vulnerability has emerged—one where a single breach can disrupt the journey from farm to table for millions.

The Overlooked Reality

While headlines focus on banking hacks and identity theft, the truth is that our most essential industry—food—remains dangerously underprotected in the digital realm. This isn't just about lost profits or inconvenient outages; it's about community resilience and our collective ability to feed ourselves in times of crisis.

The connections between cybersecurity and food security aren't merely technical—they're deeply human. When distribution systems fail, it's not abstract data that's lost, but school lunches that don't arrive, hospital meals that can't be prepared, and community food banks that can't serve those in need.

Complexity in a Changing World

Our global food landscape is transforming rapidly. Climate disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and technological revolution are reshaping how we grow, process, and distribute what we eat. Within this complexity, digital systems serve as both solution and potential point of failure.

Since our podcast conversation with cybersecurity expert Kristin Demoranville, we've witnessed this complexity intensify. Supply chains that were once separate now intersect. Systems designed for efficiency now require equal attention to resilience.

The Expert Bridging Critical Gaps

That's why we're bringing Kristin back for an executive briefing that addresses these urgent intersections:

Beyond the Firewall: Emerging Threats and Future Trends in Food Industry Cybersecurity

March 27, 2025 | 12:00 PM Eastern / 17:00 Central European

As the Founder & CEO of AnzenSage and AnzenOT, Kristin has spent over two decades in the trenches where technology meets food systems. Her unique perspective spans both the digital and physical aspects of food security, making her insights invaluable for organizations navigating today's complex threat landscape.

Building Community Resilience Through Knowledge

This executive briefing and update will equip you with:

  • Frameworks for identifying vulnerabilities where digital and physical systems connect
  • Strategies for maintaining community food access during cyber disruptions
  • Governance models that integrate security across your organizational ecosystem
  • Approaches to future-proof your operations against emerging threats

The Stakes Have Never Been Higher

As communities worldwide face cascading crises—from extreme weather to supply chain disruptions—the resilience of our food systems becomes increasingly critical. Digital security is no longer a specialized concern but a fundamental component of food security itself.

Gain Valuable Context Before the Session

For a deeper understanding of these interconnected challenges, listen to Kristin's recent appearance on the Crisis Lab Podcast with Kyle King. Their conversation explores practical approaches to building resilient food systems at the community level, offering valuable context for the upcoming webinar.

Join Us in Strengthening Our Collective Security

This session brings together food industry leaders, security professionals, and community resilience experts for a critical conversation about protecting our most essential resource: our ability to feed ourselves and our communities.

Register Now for the Webinar

Together, we can build food systems that remain secure and functional even in our increasingly complex and unpredictable world.

—The Team at Crisis Lab www.crisislab.io

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