Bites and Bytes Podcast

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Bites and Bytes Podcast explores cybersecurity, technology, and beyond in the food industry. Discover the exciting world where cybersecurity, technology, and the food industry converge on the Bites an... more

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December 21, 2025 How AI, Data, and Digital Agronomy Will Reshape Our Food Systems with Serg Masis
In this episode, Kristin King sits down with Serg Masis, a data scientist at Syngenta, to explore how AI, data, and digital agronomy are reshaping modern agriculture (Agronomy is the science of how crops are grown—soil, climate, plants, and farming practices working together).
Serg brings an engineering mindset to AI, explaining it less like science fiction and more like a murder mystery, where multiple perspectives, incomplete information, and interpretation matter just as much as the data itself. Rather than treating AI as a black box, he breaks down how understanding why a system makes a decision is just as important as the decision itself.
Together, they talk about decision-making in farming,unintended consequences in complex systems, and why changing one thing in agriculture often creates ripple effects elsewhere. If you’re curious about how technology is quietly influencing what we grow, how we farm, and what ends up on our plates, this conversation will change the way you think about food and data.
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Guest Contact Information
Guest Info — Serg Masis
Website: https://www.serg.ai/#about-me
Books & Writing: https://www.serg.ai/writing/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smasis/
Employer (Syngenta): https://www.syngenta.com/
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Episode Key Highlights
00:11:00 — Why AI Is About Better Decision-Making, Not Replacing Humans
00:13:19 — The Three Inputs of Agriculture: Environment, Genetics, and Decisions
00:17:20 — Sustainability, Ecosystems, and Runaway Effects in Farming
00:25:33 — AI as a Murder Mystery: Interpretation, Bias, and Perspective
00:34:26 — Crop Collapse, Monocultures, and Why This Isn’t Science Fiction
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📘 Sign up for early updates, exclusive previews, and launch news of Kristin’s Book, “Securing What Feeds Us: Cybersecurity in Food and Agriculture,” here.
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🎤 Book Kristin Demoranville to Speak
To invite Kristin to speak at your conference, corporate event, webinar, or workshop, visit the website and submit a request.
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🎤 Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:
Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official website.
MerchShop: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear!
Substack: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry.
Schedule a Call with Kristin: Share Your Thoughts
Socials: TikTok; Instagram; LinkedIn; BlueSky
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🛡️ About AnzenSage & AnzenOT
AnzenSage is a cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in security resilience for the food, agriculture, zoo, and aquarium industries. AnzenSage offers practical, strategic guidance to help organizations anticipate risks and build resilience. Learn more about their offerings at anzensage.com.

AnzenOT: Industrial Cyber Risk — Simple. Smart. Swift.
AnzenOT is the SaaS risk management platform built to bring clarity and control to Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity. Designed for critical infrastructure sectors, AnzenOT translates technical risk into clear, actionable insight for decision-makers. Explore the platform at anzenot.com.For demo requests or inquiries, email [email protected]or [email protected]
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November 25, 2025Realities in the Systems That Produce Our Food with James Slaby
What does a deep fake phone call scamming your grandma have to do with food manufacturing?
More than you think.
In this episode of Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin King and James Slaby discuss the operational technology challenges in food production—from legacy systems running Windows XP to ransomware threats when production lines go down.
James is Director of OT Solutions GTM at Acronis and brings over 20 years of cybersecurity and industry analyst experience from Forrester Research, HFS Research, and technology companies. The conversation covers why food plants can't update their systems, the growing threat of social engineering and deep fakes, and practical strategies like the family password defense.
Topics include:
Why food manufacturers still run ancient operating systems
Deep fake threats and how to protect yourself
Air-gapped systems and OT security challenges
Social engineering targeting industrial operations
Legacy technology in food production environments
Whether you’re in food manufacturing, cybersecurity, or just curious about the systems behind your food supply, this episode reveals the realities of keeping production running while managing cyber threats.
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Guest Contact Information:
James Slaby’s LinkedIn
Company: Acronis
Role: Director of OT Solutions GTM at Acronis
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Episode Key Highlights:
00:21:42 – Ominous shifts in the threat environment
00:22:00 – Attacks on critical infrastructure
00:24:22 – Challenges facing small farms and businesses
00:31:29 – Equipment life cycles and legacy systems in OT
00:32:05 – Why stability matters in OT environments
00:33:10 – The industrialization of cybercrime
00:33:25 – GenAI tools used by bad actors
00:34:37 – Social engineering in food and agriculture
00:35:54 – The family password conversation
00:36:08 – Deep fake technology and voice cloning threats
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📘 Sign up for early updates, exclusive previews, and launch news of Kristin’s book, “Securing What Feeds Us: Cybersecurity in Food and Agriculture” here.
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🎤 Book Kristin Demoranville to Speak
To invite Kristin to speak at your conference, corporate event, webinar, or workshop, visit the website and submit a request.
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🎤 Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:
Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official website.
Merch Shop: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear!
Substack: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry.
Schedule a Call with Kristin: Share Your Thoughts
Socials: TikTok; Instagram; LinkedIn; BlueSky
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🛡️ About AnzenSage & AnzenOT
AnzenSage is a cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in security resilience for the food, agriculture, zoo, and aquarium industries. AnzenSage offers practical, strategic guidance to help organizations anticipate risks and build resilience. Learn more about their offerings at anzensage.com.

AnzenOT: Industrial Cyber Risk — Simple. Smart. Swift.
AnzenOT is the SaaS risk management platform built to bring clarity and control to Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity. Designed for critical infrastructure sectors, AnzenOT translates technical risk into clear, actionable insight for decision-makers. Explore the platform at anzenot.com.
For demo requests or inquiries, email [email protected] or [email protected]
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39min
November 12, 2025Francisco Martin-Rayo: How AI Is Forecasting the Future of Food
Why does your avocado cost $3? And what does that have to do with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical conflict? In this fascinating conversation, host Kristin King sits down with Francisco Martin-Rayo to connect dots most of us never see, revealing how our food system is far more fragile and interconnected than we realize.
Francisco's journey is unconventional: from studying radicalization in refugee camps in Yemen, Pakistan, and Somalia, to starting an NGO providing university scholarships, to now working at the intersection of AI, climate risk, and food security as CEO of Helios AI. But is the thread connecting it all? Solving complex, urgent problems that affect real people.
In this conversation, you'll explore:
Why we need to thank farmers more (and understand the razor-thin margins they survive on)
How climate disruptions, cyber-attacks, and supply chain vulnerabilities cascade through our food system
The privilege of food security, and what happens when it breaks down
Why AI and technology might offer hope for preventing food crises
The connection between conflict zones, water scarcity, and what's on your plate
Why gratitude and presence matter when we sit down to eat
This isn’t just about predicting prices, it’s about understanding the fragile systems that feed us, the people behind our food, and how we can build a more resilient future. Whether you’re concerned about climate change, fascinated by supply chains, or simply want to be more mindful about your meals, this conversation will change how you think about food.
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Guest Contact Information:
LinkedIn: Francisco Martin-Rayo
Company: Helios AI - Helios is your ultimate partner for predicting price and supply availability for agricultural commodities. Our approach is intuitive yet powerful: we equip our customers with the market intelligence they need to get ahead of price movements and supply disruptions.
📰 Article: “The Rise of Mangoes in Sicily: Adapting Crops to a Warmer Europe”
📘 Francisco’s book: “Winning The Minds: Travels Through the Terrorist Recruiting Grounds of Yemen, Pakistan and the Somali Border” (Link)
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Help people who are experiencing food insecurity:
Local Harvest (Link) – sponsor a family with a crop or farm share program.
Find Help (Link) – find your local food bank or pantry, or other food assistance services.
Donate meals, support hospitality groups at your place of worship, or at schools.
Episode Key Highlights
00:01:23 — Food & Family Connection
00:08:43 — From Tech to Agriculture
00:09:42 — Facing a Hotter Planet
00:12:47 — Mangoes in Italy
00:17:02 — Tracking 250,000 Data Sources
00:18:33 — We’re Focusing on the Wrong Climate Conversation
00:22:33 — You Vote with Your Dollars
00:24:50 — Trucking Bees Across the Country
00:31:04 — The Power of Predictive Data
00:34:29 — Coffee Trees and Financial Barriers
00:38:54 — Cyber, Climate, and the Future of Conflict
00:40:07 — Solving Problems, Not Selling Fear

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📘 Sign up for early updates, exclusive previews, and launch news of Kristin’s book, “Securing What Feeds Us” (working title) here.
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🎤 Book Kristin Demoranville to Speak
To invite Kristin to speak at your conference, corporate event, webinar, or workshop, visit the website and submit a request.
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🎤 Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:
Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official website.
Merch Shop: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear!
Substack: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry.
Schedule a Call with Kristin: Share Your Thoughts
Socials: TikTok; Instagram; LinkedIn; BlueSky
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🛡️ About AnzenSage & AnzenOT
AnzenSage is a cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in security resilience for the food, agriculture, zoo, and aquarium industries. AnzenSage offers practical, strategic guidance to help organizations anticipate risks and build resilience. Learn more about their offerings at anzensage.com.

AnzenOT: Industrial Cyber Risk — Simple. Smart. Swift.
AnzenOT is the SaaS risk management platform built to bring clarity and control to Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity. Designed for critical infrastructure sectors, AnzenOT translates technical risk into clear, actionable insight for decision-makers. Explore the platform at anzenot.com.
For demo requests or inquiries, email [email protected] or [email protected]
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October 13, 2025Third-Generation Farmer Jake Leguee on Technology, Risk, and Feeding the World
In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville sits down with Jake Leguee, a third-generation farmer from Saskatchewan, Canada, to explore the intersection of tradition, technology, and risk in modern agriculture.
From “tractor naps” as a kid to operating GPS-guided combines, Jake reveals how precision agriculture has transformed aspects of farm life. However, with increased connectivity comes new vulnerability: cyber threats that farmers are aware of but don’t yet know how to defend against. Jake’s message is clear: agriculture needs the cybersecurity community’s help, but farmers don’t know where to start.
Whether you work in cybersecurity, food systems, or simply want to understand the human side of modern farming, this episode offers hard-won lessons on resilience, risk, and why securing our food supply has never mattered more.
Jake’s Links:
Leguee Farms Website: https://legueefarms.com/
Blog: A Year in the Life of a Farmer
LinkedIn: Jake Leguee
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Episode Key Highlights
00:01:18 – Favorite Foods & Global Connections
00:05:08 – From Straight Rows to GPS Precision
00:12:40 – Technology and the Modern Farm
00:18:15 – Right-to-Repair and Ownership Challenges
00:23:42 – Cyber Risks on the Farm
00:30:10 – The Human Side of Technology
00:35:56 – Feeding the World and Future Generations
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📘 Sign up for early updates, exclusive previews, and launch news of Kristin’s book, “Securing What Feeds Us” (working title) here.
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🎤 Book Kristin Demoranville to Speak
To invite Kristin to speak at your conference, corporate event, webinar, or workshop, visit the website and submit a request.
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🎤 Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:
Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official website.
Merch Shop: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear!
Substack: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry.
Schedule a Call with Kristin: Share Your Thoughts
Socials: TikTok; Instagram; LinkedIn; BlueSky
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🛡️ About AnzenSage & AnzenOT
AnzenSage is a cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in security resilience for the food, agriculture, zoo, and aquarium industries. AnzenSage offers practical, strategic guidance to help organizations anticipate risks and build resilience. Learn more about their offerings at anzensage.com.

AnzenOT: Industrial Cyber Risk — Simple. Smart. Swift.
AnzenOT is the SaaS risk management platform built to bring clarity and control to Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity. Designed for critical infrastructure sectors, AnzenOT translates technical risk into clear, actionable insight for decision-makers. Explore the platform at anzenot.com.
For demo requests or inquiries, email [email protected] or [email protected]
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49min
September 17, 2025 Electric Utility Lessons for Food & Ag with Kylie McClanahan
On this episode of Bites and Bytes Podcast, Kristin Demoranville talks with Kylie McClanahan, Chief Technology Officer at Bastazo, about what food and agriculture can learn from the electric utility sector. With nearly a decade of experience in the electric utility sector and a PhD in computer science, Kylie brings a systems-thinking perspective to securing the technology that underpins food and agriculture.
From chicken houses and precision farming to rural broadband and GPS-dependent tractors, Kylie explains how cyber risks in agriculture are more tangible than many realize. She shares why treating people as the strongest line of defense and building community support models like mutual aid may be the key to keeping our food supply secure.
This episode is a reminder that cybersecurity in food and agriculture isn’t abstract: when the technology behind farming fails, the impact reaches every dinner table.
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Guest Contact Information
Kylie’s LinkedIn
Where Kylie works: Bastazo
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Episode Key Highlights

00:09:55 – Community and systems thinking as a lens for resilience in OT and agriculture.
00:12:13 – The reality of alert fatigue, decision fatigue, and vulnerability overload.
00:17:29 – Chicken house demo story: Peeps in a toaster oven to show real-world ICS risks.
00:19:21 – How rural broadband and connectivity gaps impact digital farming security.
00:25:00 – Practical lessons food and agriculture can learn from regulated utilities.
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📘 Sign up for early updates, exclusive previews, and launch news of Kristin’s book, “Securing What Feeds Us” (working title) here.
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🎤 Book Kristin Demoranville to Speak
To invite Kristin to speak at your conference, corporate event, webinar, or workshop, visit the website and submit a request.
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🎤 Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:
Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official website.
Merch Shop: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear!
Substack: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry.
Schedule a Call with Kristin: Share Your Thoughts
Socials: TikTok; Instagram; LinkedIn; BlueSky
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🛡️ About AnzenSage & AnzenOT
AnzenSage is a cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in security resilience for the food, agriculture, zoo, and aquarium industries. AnzenSage offers practical, strategic guidance to help organizations anticipate risks and build resilience. Learn more about their offerings at anzensage.com.

AnzenOT: Industrial Cyber Risk — Simple. Smart. Swift.
AnzenOT is the SaaS risk management platform built to bring clarity and control to Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity. Designed for critical infrastructure sectors, AnzenOT translates technical risk into clear, actionable insight for decision-makers. Explore the platform at anzenot.com.
For demo requests or inquiries, email [email protected] or [email protected]
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49min
August 26, 2025The Recovering Farmer: Gerry Friesen on Farming and Mental Health
In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville sits down with Gerry Friesen, also known as The Recovering Farmer. Gerry grew up on a grain and poultry farm in Manitoba, Canada, later running a hog operation with his brother, before transitioning into mediation and mental health advocacy. His personal journey through financial challenges, anxiety, and depression led him to co-found the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program and write his book, The Recovering Farmer.
Together, Kristin and Gerry explore the unique mental health struggles in agriculture, from the isolation of farm work to the pressures of identity, technology, and resilience. They talk about the weight of decision-making, the stigma around seeking help, and why community is essential for farmers and those supporting our food systems.
This candid and heartfelt conversation is a must-listen for anyone in agriculture, food production, or critical infrastructure, along with anyone who wants to better understand the human side of farming. Gerry’s honesty and wisdom remind us that it’s okay not to be okay, and that talking openly can be the first step toward healing.
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Connect with Gerry Friesen — The Recovering Farmer
Website: gerryfriesen.ca
Book: “The Recovering Farmer” — available through his website and major retailers
Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program: manitobafarmerwelnness.ca
LinkedIn
Instagram @gerryfriesen
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Episode Key Highlights
00:03:05 – Gerry’s diagnosis of anxiety and depression while farming
00:05:09 – Why he calls himself The Recovering Farmer
00:09:08 – The “robot in the silo” story and how tech misses the real problem
00:11:23 – The identity crisis farmers face when leaving the land
00:13:26 – Shame, stigma, and the surprising parallels with cybersecurity
00:17:23 – Why ag-specific counseling and wellness programs matter
00:22:24 – Coping strategies farmers can use in the moment
00:27:37 – GPS tractors, beeping alarms, and the stress of tech in farming
00:30:08 – Stress, decision-making, and resilience
00:35:29 – The message Gerry wants every farmer to hear: “It’s okay not to be okay.”
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📘 Sign up for early updates, exclusive previews, and launch news of Kristin’s book, “Securing What Feeds Us” (working title) here.
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🎤 Book Kristin Demoranville to Speak
To invite Kristin to speak at your conference, corporate event, webinar, or workshop, visit the website and submit a request.
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🎤 Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:
Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official website.
Merch Shop: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear!
Substack: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry.
Schedule a Call with Kristin: Share Your Thoughts
Socials: TikTok; Instagram; LinkedIn; BlueSky
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🛡️ About AnzenSage & AnzenOT
AnzenSage is a cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in security resilience for the food, agriculture, zoo, and aquarium industries. AnzenSage offers practical, strategic guidance to help organizations anticipate risks and build resilience. Learn more about their offerings at anzensage.com.

AnzenOT: Industrial Cyber Risk — Simple. Smart. Swift.
AnzenOT is the SaaS Risk Management platform built to bring clarity and control to Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity. Designed for critical infrastructure sectors, AnzenOT translates technical risk into clear, actionable insight for decision-makers. Explore the platform at anzenot.com. For demo requests or inquiries, email [email protected] or [email protected]
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39min
August 01, 2025Farming Without Apologies: Jonathan Lawler on Bulls, Bullsh*t, and Being Real
Most people talk about farming. This time, we talk with someone living it.
Kristin Demoranville sits down with Jonathan Lawler, also known as the Punk Rock Farmer. He’s a full-time American farmer based in Indiana, a food security advocate, and an agricultural filmmaker who doesn’t pull punches.
Jonathan doesn’t speak in soundbites; he tells stories. About what happens when operational tech fails. About the emotional toll of farming through crisis. About how activism, algorithms, and food marketing have warped our view of modern agriculture.
This isn’t a polished farm-to-table fantasy. It’s real, raw, and exactly the kind of conversation we should be having, because how can we protect something if we don’t understand it?
You’ll hear:
What cyber-physical failure actually looks like when animals are on the line
Why food insecurity isn’t about food—it’s about broken systems
How social media distorts the public’s understanding of farming
The unseen toll of disease outbreaks, disruption, and public pressure
Why storytelling—not slogans—is agriculture’s most underused tool
If you care about food systems, or just want to hear what it’s like to farm without all the BS… start here.
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🔗 Follow Jonathan Lawler, The Punk Rock Farmer
Website: punkfarmermedia.com
LinkedIn: Jonathan Lawler
Instagram: @thepunkrockfarmer
YouTube: Punk Farmer Media
Farm: Brandy Wine Creek Farms
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Episode Key Highlights
00:04:32 – How Feeding the Hungry Became a Mission
00:13:28 – Farmers and the Public Narrative
00:18:15 – Animal Welfare Meets Cyber Risk
00:22:40 – Avian Flu and the Reality of Culling
00:26:18 – The Cost of Activist Misinformation
00:32:40 – The Myth of the "Natural" Label
00:38:55 – Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Power
00:46:55 – Behind the Scenes of Ag-Focused Film
00:49:10 – How Media Shapes Public Perception of Farmers
00:54:10 – Why Farmers Don’t Speak Up
01:00:38 – Final Thoughts and What Needs to Change
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🎤 Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:
Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official Website.
Merch Shop: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear!
Substack: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry.
Schedule a Call with Kristin: Share Your Thoughts
Socials: TikTok; Instagram; LinkedIn; BlueSky
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🛡️ About AnzenSage & AnzenOT
AnzenSage is a women-owned cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in security resilience for the food, agriculture, zoo, and aquarium industries. AnzenSage offers practical, strategic guidance to help organizations anticipate risks and build resilience. Learn more about their offerings at anzensage.com.

AnzenOT: Industrial Cyber Risk — Simple. Smart. Swift.
AnzenOT is the SaaS risk management platform built to bring clarity and control to Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity. Designed for critical infrastructure sectors, AnzenOT translates technical risk into clear, actionable insight for decision-makers. Explore the platform at anzenot.com. For demo requests or inquiries, email [email protected] or [email protected]
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🎤 Book Kristin Demoranville to Speak
To invite Kristin to speak at your conference, corporate event, webinar, or workshop, visit the website and submit a request.
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July 08, 2025 Hiring for the Frontlines of Critical Infrastructure with Nathaniel Smith
What does it take to build a cybersecurity workforce capable of protecting the systems that keep the lights on and food on our plates?
In this episode, host Kristin Demoranville is joined by Nathaniel Smith, Co-Founder and VP at SR2, a purpose-driven recruitment firm. Nathaniel, who specializes in hiring OT/ICS, brings over 14 years of recruiting experience and a refreshing dose of honesty to the challenges of hiring in critical infrastructure.
Together, they explore what makes a strong Operational Technology (OT) candidate, why culture fit matters as much as technical skills, and how broken hiring processes often keep the best people out. For sectors like food and agriculture, where operational technology is directly tied to safety, production, and public trust, getting the right people into the right roles isn’t just important. It’s essential.
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Show Notes:
Mike Holcomb’s Episode (here)
SEC Ruling on Disclosure of Cyber Incidents (here)
📘 Sign up for early updates, exclusive previews, and launch news of Kristin’s book, “Securing What Feeds Us” (working title) here.

📖 Kristin will also be sharing updates, behind-the-scenes chaos, and the occasional existential crisis over on her personal Substack
🎤 Book Kristin Demoranville to speak at your conference, corporate event, or workshop.
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Episode Key Highlights
00:04:50 – OT as Public Service
00:08:27 – Recruiter Perspective in OT
00:09:42 – What Makes a Good OT Hire
00:12:04 – Trust and Floor Experience
00:13:59 – OT vs. IT Culture
00:18:09 – The Talent Shortage Myth
00:20:18 – Broken Hiring Systems
00:22:50 – Job Descriptions That Miss the Mark
00:27:00 – Current OT Hiring Trends
00:29:30 – Who’s Hiring in OT
00:32:00 – Community in OT
00:33:00 – Why Specialized Recruiting Matters
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🎤 Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:
Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official Website.
Merch Shop: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear!
Socials: TikTok; Instagram; LinkedIn; Substack
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🛡️ About AnzenSage & AnzenOT
AnzenSage is a women-owned cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in security resilience for the food, agriculture, zoo, and aquarium industries. AnzenSage offers practical, strategic guidance to help organizations anticipate risks and build resilience. Learn more about their offerings at anzensage.com.
AnzenOT
Industrial Cyber Risk — Simple. Smart. Swift.
AnzenOT is the SaaS risk management platform built to bring clarity and control to Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity. Designed for critical infrastructure sectors, AnzenOT translates technical risk into clear, actionable insight for decision-makers.
Sign up for a free trial (here)
Explore the platform at anzenot.com
For demo requests or inquiries, email [email protected] or [email protected]
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36min
June 21, 2025Inside Ag Research with Colson Steber: Trust and Tech in Farming
In this episode of Bites and Bytes Podcast, Kristin sits down with Colson Steber, co-CEO of Qlarity Access, Ag Access, CEO of Vet Access, and a voice for intentional, human-centered innovation in agriculture. With nearly two decades of experience conducting market research for some of the biggest names in agriculture, Colson shares why understanding farmers is essential before offering them another piece of tech.
Together, they discuss how agriculture has evolved, particularly with the rise of precision technology, the aging workforce, and the pressure on first-generation farmers to do more with less. From the hidden costs of AgTech adoption to the overlooked value of legacy knowledge, Colson breaks down why empathy, trust, and real feedback matter more than ever.
This episode touches on everything from the future of food traceability and sustainability to what farmers are actually thinking when you pitch them the “next big thing.”
Whether you're in AgTech, food production, or just curious about how our food systems are shaped by research and technology, you’ll walk away with a richer understanding of what it really takes to serve the people who feed us.
📘 Sign up for early updates, exclusive previews, and launch news of Kristin’s book, “Securing What Feeds Us” (working title) here.

📖 Kristin will also be sharing updates, behind-the-scenes chaos, and the occasional existential crisis over on her personal Substack
🎤 Book Kristin Demoranville to speak at your conference, corporate event, or workshop.
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Episode Key Highlights

00:11:30 – Why market research in ag is misunderstood
00:20:12 – Farmers aren't your user, they're your customer
00:25:50 – The burden of legacy vs. innovation in ag
00:33:04 – How tech fatigue is reshaping adoption
00:36:22 – Colson’s take on trust as a technology
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🎤 Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:
Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official Website.
Merch Shop: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear!
Socials: TikTok; Instagram; LinkedIn; Substack
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🛡️ About AnzenSage & AnzenOT
AnzenSage is a women-owned cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in security resilience for the food, agriculture, zoo, and aquarium industries. AnzenSage offers practical, strategic guidance to help organizations anticipate risks and build resilience. Their services include:
Security Resilience Advisory
Security Resilience Assessments
Security Awareness & Training
Exercise, Drill & Scenario Workshops
Learn more about their offerings at anzensage.com.
AnzenOT
Industrial Cyber Risk — Simple. Smart. Swift.
AnzenOT is the SaaS risk management platform built to bring clarity and control to Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity. Designed for critical infrastructure sectors, AnzenOT translates technical risk into clear, actionable insight for decision-makers.
Key features include:
AI-powered analytics
Quantified risk scoring & impact zones
Compliance & regulatory alignment
ESG integration for sector-specific reporting
Explore the platform at anzenot.com
For demo requests or inquiries, email [email protected] or [email protected]
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42min
June 04, 2025Camille Hardy on Building a Tech-Savvy Food Startup from the Ground Up
What does it really take to launch a perishable food brand that refuses to cut corners?
In this episode of The Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville talks with Camille Hardy, founder and CEO of Chunky Vegan, about building a baby food company that blends clean ingredients, operational resilience, and cybersecurity from the ground up.
Camille brings decades of experience from Disney, NBCUniversal, and Sony Pictures in enterprise IT, but it was a simple trip to the grocery store that lit the fuse. What started as frustration over toddler food labels evolved into a mission: to build a brand that embodies transparency, safety, and smarter technology across the food supply chain.
You’ll hear:
• How Camille’s corporate IT background gave her an edge in food startup chaos
• The hidden costs (and ethical choices) of making clean food for infants
• Why packaging, yes, even the glass, matters more than you think
• Where AI is already improving forecasting, planning, and personalization
• The role of cybersecurity and data privacy in food startups, even small ones
• Real talk on sourcing, compliance, and what the future of nutrition could look like
If you work in food, agriculture, supply chain, food safety, or startup innovation, or just care about what we feed the next generation, this episode is a must-listen.
Show Notes:
BBC article “How humanity has changed the food it eats”
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Episode Key Highlights
00:05:44 – Why Camille Started Chunky Vegan
00:14:10 – The Challenges of Producing Fresh Baby Food
00:15:30 – Why They Follow UK Food Standards Over U.S.
00:22:33 – Farm Sourcing, Traceability & Food Safety Practices
00:26:48 – Even Glass Jars Need to Be Tested for Lead
00:30:24 – AI Plans for Ingredient Sourcing & Custom Meals
00:32:29 – Cybersecurity, Privacy & Encrypted Customer Data
00:36:35 – Failover Plans, Cyber Resilience & Small Biz Security
00:38:26 – Future Plans: Senior Nutrition & Store Expansion
00:43:16 – What Needs to Change in Food: Cold Chain Affordability
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