Cherine @ AAFC
@agrcybersec.bsky.social
Passionate about agtech & the intersection of cyber security and agriculture to ensure a safe and sustainable future.
Views expressed are my own
Views expressed are my own
The thing about crossroads is that you eventually do have to take a step in some direction
If you missed yesterday’s opening #CSPC2025 plenary, Canada at a Crossroads: Science, Technology, and Innovation in a Changing World, you can watch it here: www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
Science Policy in Canada: Report from the Council of Canadian Academies
Lors d’un débat entre experts présenté lors de la 18e Conférence sur les politiques scientifiques canadiennes, à Ottawa, des représentants du Conseil des académies canadiennes discutent des conclusion...
www.cpac.ca
November 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The thing about crossroads is that you eventually do have to take a step in some direction
When 'harmless fun' isn't: important info ⤵️
I have warned folks about these info and data mining memes for years, it is all done to guess or reveal details to hackers and exploiters.
Hi pocket besties,
Something I don't talk about is my Cyber security background. 👀
Please be careful when you post your specific information online. Many "fun" surveys lead to answers for your security questions online.
There are ppl whose job it is to connect the dots. Don't give them yours.
Something I don't talk about is my Cyber security background. 👀
Please be careful when you post your specific information online. Many "fun" surveys lead to answers for your security questions online.
There are ppl whose job it is to connect the dots. Don't give them yours.
November 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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
www.tariffinder.ca/en/getStarte...
#Trade #Exports #SellCanadian
Find the tariff applicable for your product | Canada Tariff Finder
Canada Tariff Finder enables Canadian importers and exporters to check tariffs for specific goods and markets (focus on countries in a Free Trade Agreement with Canada).
www.tariffinder.ca
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
#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
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.
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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
#Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/7lQuavu...
#AgriSec #Cybersecurity #FarmsOfTheFuture #Podcast
Spotify – Web Player
open.spotify.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM
No tricks, just a #podcast treat from #AAFC
#Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/7lQuavu...
#AgriSec #Cybersecurity #FarmsOfTheFuture #Podcast
#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?
What if that's a point of entry, coming inadvertently from a worker's down time?
A malicious network of YouTube accounts is publishing and promoting videos that lead to malware downloads.
The network has been active since 2021 and has published more than 3,000 malicious videos.
research.checkpoint.com/2025/youtube...
The network has been active since 2021 and has published more than 3,000 malicious videos.
research.checkpoint.com/2025/youtube...
October 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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?
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
🎧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
From Fences to Firewalls: Cyber security in agriculture
open.spotify.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🌽🔒 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
🎧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!
Where is Canada’s public sector ahead on AI—and where does it lag? Apolitical’s Jesse Samasuwo joins FWD50 2025 to unveil new research on our national strengths and gaps.
📍 Nov 3 | Rogers Center, Ottawa
🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/4dzaC37
Or for those in ESDC, SSC, TBS & DND-try & grab an in-person ticket!
📍 Nov 3 | Rogers Center, Ottawa
🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/4dzaC37
Or for those in ESDC, SSC, TBS & DND-try & grab an in-person ticket!
October 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Excited for this session!
Browsers, beware!
NEW: This "privacy" browser promises to “keep you away from danger.” But in reality, it routes web through China and covertly installs programs that run in the background
What's more, it has links one of Asia's biggest gambling tech firms and connections to the region's booming cybercrime industry
What's more, it has links one of Asia's biggest gambling tech firms and connections to the region's booming cybercrime industry
This ‘Privacy Browser’ Has Dangerous Hidden Features
The Universe Browser is believed to have been downloaded millions of times. But researchers say it behaves like malware and has links to Asia’s booming cybercrime and illegal gambling networks.
www.wired.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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
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
Episode 036 - From Fences to Firewalls: Cyber security in agriculture - agriculture.canada.ca
ow.ly
October 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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
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/...
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/...
Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca
agriculture.canada.ca
October 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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/...
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."
"Experts say health-tech firms across the board are trying to limit their liability as #cyberattacks become more frequent."
U.S.-owned health app moves to limit Canadians’ legal rights canadahealthwatch.ca/newsletter/2...
U.S.-owned health app moves to limit Canadians’ legal rights
The power struggles unfolding over our data, our care, and the truth itself.
canadahealthwatch.ca
September 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
#cybernewsyoucanuse
"Experts say health-tech firms across the board are trying to limit their liability as #cyberattacks become more frequent."
"Experts say health-tech firms across the board are trying to limit their liability as #cyberattacks become more frequent."
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
#cybersecurity #agritech #tips
September 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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
#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/...
Take the #cybersecurity steps you can to protect yourself and your livelihood.
Start with the free resources at agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...
September 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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/...
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/...
Now it faces #phishing, #malware, and #ransomware. Farmers and processors are natural risk managers. Resilience means preparing for both:
agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...
Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca
agriculture.canada.ca
September 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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/...
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!
For #farms, that means
✅updating software
✅backing up data
✅refreshing #cyberskills
Tune up your #cyber resiliency skills!
September 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🍎New school year, new routines✏️
For #farms, that means
✅updating software
✅backing up data
✅refreshing #cyberskills
Tune up your #cyber resiliency skills!
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...
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...
Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca
agriculture.canada.ca
September 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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...
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 awareness is the homework that keeps #agriculture resilient
#cybersecurity
September 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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 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
⛔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
Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca
agriculture.canada.ca
June 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
#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
⛔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/...
☑️ 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/...
Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca
agriculture.canada.ca
June 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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/...
☑️ 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/...
🛡️ Protect your #ag business now:
🌾➡️ agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...
Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca
agriculture.canada.ca
June 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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/...
🛡️ 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...
Leaving your systems unprotected online is the same risk.
🧑🌾 Cybersecurity is farm security.
Start here: agriculture.canada.ca/.../cyber-se...
June 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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...
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/...
Cyberattacks can disrupt supply chains, impact food security, &💸.
🚨Key Risks: Hacked farm equipment, stolen trade secrets, ransomware targeting agribusinesses.
agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...
Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca
agriculture.canada.ca
June 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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/...
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
If the proposed budget passes, CISA is also staring down an almost 20% budget reduction, alarming news for the safety of #criticalinfrastructure
EXCLUSIVE: Roughly 1,000 people have already left the nation's top cybersecurity agency during Trump's second term — cutting the agency's total workforce by nearly a third.
Exclusive: One-third of top U.S. cybersecurity agency has left since Trump took office
Trump wanted to cut 1,000 people. They're already gone.
www.axios.com
June 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#cybersecuritynews
If the proposed budget passes, CISA is also staring down an almost 20% budget reduction, alarming news for the safety of #criticalinfrastructure
If the proposed budget passes, CISA is also staring down an almost 20% budget reduction, alarming news for the safety of #criticalinfrastructure