The chief information security officer for Cargill says partnerships between companies could open the door to cyberattacks.

During the Minnesota AgriGrowth Ag and Food Summit earlier this month, Jim O’Conner pointed out the attack surface expands as the level of connectivity increases.

“There’s data sharing between companies, there’s places where you may compete in one space, but you’re cooperating in another.”

He says people can be the weakest link, but can also be the strongest ally when facing a cybersecurity threat.

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