A story out of Switzerland last week saw the life of a cow and its calf lost after a farmer's systems were breached by a ransomware attack.
Principal Advisory Consultant at Aura Information Security, Alastair Miller, stresses the importance of robust security measures and the need for both vendors and farmers to collaborate on safeguarding these essential systems.
As the Ag industry continues to evolve and adapt to implement technologies into its day-to-day practices, he acknowledges the need for increased awareness and education to protect Kiwi farmers and their livelihoods.
Listen to the full chat between Alastair Miller and Dominic George above.
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