The thing about crossroads is that you eventually do have to take a step in some direction

When 'harmless fun' isn't: important info ⤵️

#DYK that any Canadian #exporter or #entrepreneur can use the Canada Tariff Finder - a free online tool - to help assess the profitability of selling to different markets? www.tariffinder.ca/en/getStarte... #Trade #Exports #SellCanadian

Energized after starting the week @fwd50conf.bsky.social. Big thanks to @acroll.bsky.social @hillaryh.bsky.social & all the presenters for the (mostly!) cautiously optimistic sessions challenging us to create the policy realities of our dreams.

No tricks, just a #podcast treat from #AAFC #Spotify open.spotify.com/show/7lQuavu... #AgriSec #Cybersecurity #FarmsOfTheFuture #Podcast

Think your #farm is safe because your employees have their own devices? What if that's a point of entry, coming inadvertently from a worker's down time?

🌽🔒 Cybersecurity is critical for our food supply. 🎧The First Sixteen: From Fences to Firewalls to find out why the tractor in your field is now a hacker's target & what you can do. #Spotify open.spotify.com/show/7lQuavu... #AgriSec #Cybersecurity #FarmsOfTheFuture #Podcast

Excited for this session!

Browsers, beware!

Many farms now run on connected agtech but few have a cyber plan. Hear how to protect your business from @uofguelph.bsky.social Dr. Ali Dehghantanha and @upaqc.bsky.social ’s Charles-Félix Ross on #TheFirstSixteen: ow.ly/8k2H50Xec7s #CyberSecurity #CdnAg

Farm operations are digital now & attackers are targeting agriculture. Anything from autonomous equip to cloud farm mgmt systems can be vulnerable. Check out the AAFC #toolkit for checklists, best practices & resources to safeguard your farm. agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

#cybernewsyoucanuse "Experts say health-tech firms across the board are trying to limit their liability as #cyberattacks become more frequent."

Imagine waking up one morning to locked control systems on irrigation, drones, or livestock monitors. No access, no recourse, and a #ransom demand. That threat is no longer science fiction in the #agsector

Cybercriminals know #agriculture is in a critical period and they'll exploit what they can: check twice before clicking on that link! #cybersecurity #agritech #tips

Cyber incidents are increasingly impacting our daily lives. Take the #cybersecurity steps you can to protect yourself and your livelihood. Start with the free resources at agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

Agriculture has always faced storms, pests, and drought. Now it faces #phishing, #malware, and #ransomware. Farmers and processors are natural risk managers. Resilience means preparing for both: agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

🍎New school year, new routines✏️ For #farms, that means ✅updating software ✅backing up data ✅refreshing #cyberskills Tune up your #cyber resiliency skills!

Farmers and students have something in common: learning never stops. Stay cyber secure for a safe and sustainable food future. See the bilingual toolkit to start your studies EN: agriculture.canada.ca/sites/defaul... FR: agriculture.canada.ca/sites/defaul...

As kids head back to class, farms head into harvest. Both rely on preparation and protection. Cyber awareness is the homework that keeps #agriculture resilient #cybersecurity

#Cyber attacks can: ⛔halt production ⛔corrupt feed & yield data ⛔lock you out of your accounts ✅avoid devastating damage - invest in your cyber resiliency. Visit agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/... to get started today! #ag #aggie #cdnag

If you’ve got: ☑️ Smart tractors ☑️ Digital livestock records ☑️ Cloud-based financials ...you’ve got a #cyberrisk 🧠 Get smart about protecting your operation: 👉 Cybersecurity Tips for Farmers: agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

Hackers don’t care if you’re growing crops or coding apps. If your farm has Wi-Fi, data, or devices—it’s a target. 🛡️ Protect your #ag business now: 🌾➡️ agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

Would you leave your barn doors open all night? Leaving your systems unprotected online is the same risk. 🧑‍🌾 Cybersecurity is farm security. Start here: agriculture.canada.ca/.../cyber-se...

From automated machinery to precision farming, data security is critical for Canadian producers. Cyberattacks can disrupt supply chains, impact food security, &💸. 🚨Key Risks: Hacked farm equipment, stolen trade secrets, ransomware targeting agribusinesses. agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

#cybersecuritynews If the proposed budget passes, CISA is also staring down an almost 20% budget reduction, alarming news for the safety of #criticalinfrastructure

Curious about how the #cybersecurity incident at #dairy giant Arla could have happened? We walk you through a #dairycasestudy on ransomware: agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

Plan, plan, plan - the answer to the realities of living in a digital age. Breaches will happen. Are you ready to respond? agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

Completely missed that France has started publicly attributing cyber attacks last week www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-f...

Une cyberattaque sème le chaos dans les magasins au Royaume-Uni

Alex Benay's session at #DPI 2025 is getting lots of engagement. He's sharing some modern management truths that anyone managing any project should know: - simpler is smarter - show the thing - no transformation theatre - user at the core - be curious, not judgemental - solutions, not excuses

DPI - PDW 2025 - Cyber Security in the Age of Espionage w/ Eric O'Neill IoT vulnerabilities can fairly easily be coupled with edge security vulnerabilities - hacking physical devices. This could look like the IoT functions in your 'smart' fridge, washer, dryer, or even #farm equipment.

Real bad time to cut intel experts🤦‍♀️

Timely reminder that people are creatures of habit & that passwords aren't great tools of security; turn on MFA wherever possible

DPI - PDW 2025 - Cyber Security in the Age of Espionage w/ Eric O'Neill Don't wait until a pressure situation to think about #cybersecurity Approach to cyber defence: P.A.I.D Prepare - Assess - Investigate - Decide

DPI - PDW 2025 - Cyber Security in the Age of Espionage w/ Eric O'Neill - Cyber criminals are using the traditional tools of spy craft to fool us all: deception, impersonation, social engineering These tried and true methods can bring down your business

Make no mistake, #ransomware criminals want to turn you into a repeat customer Eric O'Neill, DPI, PDW 2025

Nerding out this morning #DPI at Eric O'Neill's session on #cybersecurity in the age of espionage. #ProfessionalDevelopmentWeek2025

I spoke with UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. In this time of rising conflict, Canada is ready to lead. We will build coalitions, defend democracy, and stand up for our values on the world stage. As others step back from global leadership, Canada is stepping up.

To be fair, western democracies have also cautioned this measure for travel to Russia, Cuba in the past.

#ProtectEU is the EU's internal #securitystrategy: a response to the changing security environment & the evolving geopolitical landscape. It aims to "foster a change of culture on #internalsecurity, w/ a whole of society approach involving citizens, businesses, researchers & civil society."

#FiveEyes #Cybersecurity agencies published a joint advisory about the risks associated with a technique called #fastflux that has been adopted by threat actors to obscure a command-and-control (C2) channel.

Can anyone recommend a good pea milk option available in Canada?

Update on the #cyber threats facing Canada's democratic process | Mise à jour sur les #cybermenaces contre le processus démocratique du Canada www.canada.ca/en/communica...

#CyberNewsYouCanUse: Gmail, Outlook users warned of dangerous threat from Medusa #ransomware FBI recommends: all accounts require password logins that are long and changed regularly, using #multifactorauthentication & updating systems and software.

USDA's unintended layoffs have impacted the US' ability to respond to the bird flu. Efforts are now underway to rehire officials to maintain the federal response to the bird flu crisis. #H5N1 #agnews www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...

AI, like any tool, in the wrong hands has the potential to create chaos, defraud, and worse.

New Zealand's cybersecurity agency has published its yearly cyber threat report www.ncsc.govt.nz/news/cyber-t...

Happy #cdnagday! Canada's Agriculture Day is a reminder of the exceptional value farmers deliver across our great country. I hope you take a moment to remember how fortunate we are for the hardworking farmers we all rely on.