The Memorial Day weekend cyberattack that hit JBS has USDA leaders looking for ways to head off future such disruptions.
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack speaking before a Senate hearing said first, it’s important that everyone in the food industry understands the steps they need to take to harden their systems. He says they plan to convene food groups so they know precisely what will be required. Further, Vilsack told the congressmen his department will cooperate with any legal investigation.
Since the nation’s meat processing system is concentrated in just a few hands, one cyberattack could result in a huge food supply problem. That requires, says the secretary, significantly expanding processing capacity.
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