Why the Meat Sector is Now a Cyber Target
Modern processors run on automation: SCADA systems, IoT sensors, refrigeration monitors, vendor apps, and ERP. Every connection point is a potential entry point for attackers.
Top Risks Include:
- Ransomware halting production for hours—or days
- Breaches via software vulnerabilities
- Vendor breaches spreading through the supply chain
- Unpatched OT devices with no visibility
- Compliance failures from missing control evidence
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The average cost of a food-sector ransomware attack? Over $5 million per incident.
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– US Congress, JBS Case Study
– US Congress, JBS Case Study
Whats Happens When You're Not Prepared?
In 2021, JBS—one of the world’s largest meat suppliers—was shut down by ransomware.
The result: halted operations, thousands of workers idled, and $11M in ransom paid.
You don’t need to be the size of JBS to feel the impact. Mid-market processors face:
- Sudden operational freezes
- Lost revenue from missed shipments
- Costly audit violations
- Long-term trust erosion with partners and buyers
JBS Attack Timline
This timeline shows how quickly cyber attacks can stop food production and hurt the meat supply chain. Smaller meat plants face the same risks and could suffer big losses too.
Estimate the Cost of Downtime
Downtime is expensive—even one hour can cost tens of thousands in lost production, labor, and penalties.
Try our interactive risk calculator to estimate your exposure.
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