The Hidden Dangers in Smart Meat Processing
Automation has made meat and poultry production faster and more precise—but also more vulnerable. From conveyor belts to refrigeration systems, almost every piece of industrial meat processing equipment is now digitally connected. That connectivity opens the door to devastating cyberattacks.
Current Critical Threats
Ransomware: Locking Down Production
Modern ransomware can disable everything from scheduling systems to industrial controllers. Once inside a network, attackers can encrypt files, lock dashboards, and demand massive ransoms—all while bringing production to a halt.
Vendor Compromise
Many meat plants rely on third-party tools or remote vendors to maintain critical systems. But each vendor connection—whether SCADA software, HVAC sensors, or maintenance platforms—creates a new attack surface. One unverified login can compromise the entire facility.
Legacy OT Risks
Older operational technology (OT) systems still run in many facilities. These often lack modern encryption, multi-factor authentication, or monitoring. Attackers target these weaknesses to pivot deeper into production environments.
Plant-Level Phishing
From HR to inventory, phishing emails still work—and they’re becoming more targeted. A plant supervisor who unknowingly shares login credentials could expose the facility’s entire operations to attackers.
Compliance Gaps
Missed controls or incomplete documentation can mean big consequences under FSMA, SOC 2, or USDA inspections. Security risk and compliance risk often go hand in hand.
How Does Incenter Deal With These Threats?
Watch the video to find out how Incenter is helping meat processors deal with these threats and more.
Results & Impact
Agricultural cybersecurity incidents are increasing in frequency and impact. Understanding the scope of these threats is the first step toward effective protection.
99%
Of critical systems and applications protected from day one.
42%
Reduction in remediation time.
35%
Average security budget reduction.
