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⚖️ Risk Mgmt

Food and Beverage Sector Ransomware: Why Critical Infrastructure Classification Has Not Improved Security Outcomes

The US food and agriculture sector was designated critical infrastructure in 2003. In 2026, ransomware attacks against it are rising 80 per cent year on year. The gap between regulatory classification and actual security maturity reflects structural problems in how cybersecurity investment decisions are made in distributed, margin-sensitive industries.

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⚖️ Risk Mgmt

CIRCIA Final Rule Expected May 2026: What Critical Infrastructure Operators Must Do Now

CISA is expected to publish the long-awaited CIRCIA final rule in May 2026, mandating 72-hour cyber incident reporting and 24-hour ransomware payment reporting for critical infrastructure sectors. With weeks remaining, organisations that have not started preparing face significant compliance and legal exposure when the rule takes effect.

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