COVID EFFECT. Anatomy of an Agriculture Cybersecurity Partnership

What is happening? South Dakota Governor is directing $1.25 million for state universities to collaborate to form an agriculture cybersecurity partnership.

Why is this important? The predominant agriculture cybersecurity threat is far equipment which are connected to the internet, and become part of the internet of things.

How will this be important? Not only does farm equipment give access to fertilizer, which comprised the OKC bombing, but also could give access to changing the chemical structure and wipe out a crop.

Government Technology | South Dakota Universities Partner on Agriculture Cybersecurity