An information security expert encourages farmers to prioritize cybersecurity in their risk management plans.
Wyatt Scheiding is Vice President of Information Security for Farm Credit Illinois.
“Cybersecurity should be a top concern. It should be considered at the forefront of all the risks you have to consider throughout the year and it should be something that is considered in every office and organization no matter how big or small.”
He says FBI’s internet crime complaint center reported more than 2,000 ransomware attacks from January to July of 2021, representing a 62% increase year over year.