Make sure to change the default password, back up data, update software and use multifactor authentication to secure your farm.

Iowa farmers are encourag­ed to bolster cybersecurity defenses to shield their farms from potential cyberattacks by changing passwords, setting up multifactor authentication, updating software and backing up important data.

Experts say the winter months are an opportune time to review and enhance security measures by implementing improved cyber management plans.

“The bottom ...