Bread, Bugs, and Bytes: Cybersecurity’s Role in Food Safety with Sabetha Wells

We have the privilege of hosting Sabetha Wells, an expert in food safety with over two decades of experience in the field.  Currently leading the charge as the Food Safety & Quality Director for Rise Baking Company, Sabetha's rich portfolio encompasses everything from cheese, yogurt, and dry mixes to sumptuous cakes, cookies, and fillings.  Not just a Kansas State alumna, Sabetha is a dedicated wife, mother, mentor, ASQ Certified Manager of Quality & Organizational Excellence, and an FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual Lead Instructor.  And if you're curious about her downtime?  She's quite the crocheter! Join us as we explore the fascinating crossroads of food safety and cybersecurity.  From understanding the nuances of flour mites and bread production to diving into the pivotal roles played by people and processes, we highlight the significance of inter-sector collaboration.  We discuss the food industry's unique community dynamics and discover how tech and food converge to ensure the bread on your table is not just delicious but safe. Key Episode Highlights: (02:46 - 03:16) Pumping Oxygen for Fish in Water  (06:26 - 07:52) Food Protection and Industry Journey  (08:41 - 10:01) Security Breach at Manufacturing Plant  (21:35 - 22:32) Security Risks of Personal Phones  (43:05 - 45:02) Personal Impact on Career Choices  Connect with Sabetha on LinkedIn Connect with your host, Kristin, on LinkedIn Connect on the Bites and Bytes Podcast website

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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 and Bytes Podcast.  As one of the few shows focusing on cybersecurity in the food sector, we offer unique insights and groundbreaking discussions.  Our interview-style chats and in-depth discussions reveal the challenges and innovations at the intersection of digital defenses, food protection, and systems thinking. Everything is interconnected, whether through technology, natural cycles, or systems.  Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or passionate about safeguarding our food supply, please tune in for conversations illuminating this dynamic and evolving field!