Shaping the Future of Food Industry Cybersecurity
Expert perspectives, cutting-edge research, and actionable insights from the industry's most trusted voices in food cybersecurity.
About the Program
Advancing Cyber Resilience Across the Global Food & Agriculture Supply Chain
Cyber risk is one of the most significant threats facing global food and agriculture. AI-enabled cyber activity is increasing by over 600%, with ransomware, supply-chain compromise and OT disruption escalating rapidly.
What you'll contribute
- Short Leader Insight (~10 min to complete)
- Lessons from cyber incidents & near-misses
- Ransomware preparedness & risk ownership
Leader Insights
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Cybersecurity in the Cold Chain
Protecting Food When Temperature Depends on Technology


Securing OT on the Plant Floor
Why your factory network is not your office network


Anatomy of a Ransomware Incident
A step-by-step teardown of a real food-sector attack

Meet Our Thought Leaders
Industry experts driving innovation and best practices in food cybersecurity

Steve Mustard
President & CEO

Pankaj Upadhyay
OT Security Lead
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Luis Ortega

Nick Saharan
Incident Response Advisor

Michael Newbury
Security Architect
About the Thought Leadership Program
CSAFI's Thought Leadership Program empowers cybersecurity experts to share knowledge, influence policy, and drive meaningful change across the food industry.
Share Your Expertise
Publish research, insights, and case studies to a global audience of food industry professionals.
Gain Recognition
Build your personal brand as a trusted authority in food cybersecurity and risk management.
Drive Industry Change
Shape cybersecurity policy and standards that protect the global food supply chain.
Speak at Events
Present at CSAFI conferences and webinars.
Publish Research
Showcase your expertise to a global audience.
Advisory Board
Help shape the industry's cybersecurity agenda.