From identify theft, to phishing scams, to data breaches and ransom wear, cyber threats are just as real to individual farmers and farm businesses as they are to the general public.
Understanding where online and digital threats come from is key to building a solid risk management plan, says Eugene Ng, cyber security expert with MNP, in this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast.
Ng outlines the three major categories that most cyber threats fall into and outlines some of the tactics available to reduce the risk of falling victim.
Based on RealAgristudies’ data, most farmers don’t have a cyber security plan, which is not entirely surprising, given the rapidly evolving nature of cyber threats. But what should a plan look like? Ng outlines the various components of a well-thought-out plan that includes password management, data backups, multi-factor authentication and a who-to-call-in-an-emergency list.
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