Researchers urge national consortium to fight ag cyber threats

Washington State University researchers are spearheading a movement to create a dedicated national consortium of land-grant universities. This collaborative effort focuses on researching and mitigating the rising tide of cyber threats directed at the United States agricultural and food systems.

With modern farming relying heavily on interconnected digital networks, safeguarding these supply chains is paramount. The proposed consortium will pool resources, knowledge, and defenses to protect vital agricultural infrastructure from sophisticated cyberattacks.