Tacos, Tenacity, and Trust: Navigating Cybersecurity in Food Defense with Megan Francies

In this episode, we’re joined by Megan Francies, Global Food Safety Manager at Lamb Weston Inc., specializing in food defense and intentional adulteration.  With over a decade of experience in food science and quality assurance, Megan deeply understands the complexities of food safety.  We delve into how food safety and cybersecurity intersect, discussing the challenges and opportunities presented by digital technologies in the food industry.  Megan, a Genetics and Cellular Biology graduate and a current student of Global Food Law, shares her expertise on food defense strategies, intentional adulteration, and the importance of a robust food safety culture.  Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that sheds light on the behind-the-scenes efforts that ensure the safety of our global food supply. Key Episode Highlights: (03:07 - 04:17) Cybersecurity and Food Safety Collaboration (07:05 - 09:39) Digitalization Challenges in Food Industry (11:04 - 12:45) Understanding Food Fraud and Altered Food (14:29 - 16:08) Exploring Food Defense and Cybersecurity (20:48 - 21:37) Food Safety in Change Management (29:21 - 30:14) Food Industry Budgeting and Security Challenges Connect with Megan:   Follow her on LinkedIn Connect with your host, Kristin, on LinkedIn Connect on the Bites and Bytes Podcast website

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