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OPERATIONS
Digital
transformation
The dairy industry is leaning into new technology, but risks loom.
by Kristen Putch | kputch@sosland.com
C
ybersecurity is becoming more critical to business
success than ever before. A decade ago, organizations
were more likely to think about the security of their
information and data only after a breach. Now, it's front of
mind - or it should be.
That was one of the hot topics at the inaugural DairyTech
conference in Austin, Texas, from May 18-19. The event was
put on by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)
and Dairy.com by EverAg and tackled topics relating to the
intersection of the dairy industry and technology.
Expert presenters and panelists were in agreement:
Information Techology (IT) and cybersecurity isn't optional and
it's good for business. Investing in the protection of sensitive
data means safeguarding businesses and protecting people.
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" I think for the first time, IT is really taken seriously, "
said Jeff Hurley, chief information officer, Dairy Farmers of
America, Kansas City, Kan. " It's a whole changing dynamic
and paradigm now that we have with the business than we
had probably five or 10 years ago. "
Cybersecurity and compliance are safeguarding the
bottom line. They're a smart investment that actually protects
and promotes profitability. A data breach can cost millions
of dollars in damages and cleanup, loss of clients and
sales, and inflicts years-long damage to a company's brand
and reputation.
" At DFA, in 2019, when I took over, we had one person in
our cybersecurity office, and now we have nine, " Jeff said. " So
over that span of time, we've invested, not only in people, but
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