Thought Leadership Program

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.

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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.

Vendor-neutral & experience-based
Sector-specific to food & agriculture
Open to CISOs, execs & academics
Action-oriented, not just awareness

What you'll contribute

  • Short Leader Insight (~10 min to complete)
  • Lessons from cyber incidents & near-misses
  • Ransomware preparedness & risk ownership
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Leader Insights

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Jul 4th, 2026 · 10 min read
Culture & Leadership

Cybersecurity in the Cold Chain

Protecting Food When Temperature Depends on Technology

Steve Mustard
Steve Mustard
President & CEO
Jun 22nd, 2026 · 8 min read
Technical Deep Dive

Securing OT on the Plant Floor

Why your factory network is not your office network

Pankaj Upadhyay
Pankaj Upadhyay
OT Security Lead
Jun 10th, 2026 · 7 min read

Anatomy of a Ransomware Incident

A step-by-step teardown of a real food-sector attack

Nick Saharan
Nick Saharan
Incident Response Advisor

Meet Our Thought Leaders

Industry experts driving innovation and best practices in food cybersecurity

Steve Mustard

Steve Mustard

President & CEO

Pankaj Upadhyay

Pankaj Upadhyay

OT Security Lead

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Luis Ortega

Luis Ortega

Nick Saharan

Nick Saharan

Incident Response Advisor

Michael Newbury

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.