The food and beverage sector faces rising cyber threats due to increased automation and digitalization. Attacks like those on JBS and Dole reveal the risk of disrupted operations, food shortages, and contamination. The U.S. and EU have introduced new regulations (e.g., Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act, NIS2 Directive) mandating improved defenses. Key challenges include legacy systems, third-party risks, and lack of cybersecurity awareness. The report urges strong practices like network segmentation, vulnerability management, incident response plans, and cybersecurity training to ensure supply chain resilience and protect critical infrastructure

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