In 2026, the seafood industry is no longer just about nets and cold storage; it is powered by a complex digital ecosystem of IoT-enabled processing plants, AI-driven logistics, and blockchain-backed traceability. However, this “”Smart Seafood”” era has introduced a critical vulnerability: the Cyber-Physical Threat. This session, led by the President of the Cyber Security Alliance for the Seafood Industry (CSAFI), will move beyond technical jargon to address the existential risks facing Asian seafood processors and exporters. With cyberattacks on global logistics networks increasing by over 900% in the last five years, a single breach in a temperature-control system or a ransomware attack on a port can lead to immediate food spoilage, massive financial loss, and the total erosion of consumer trust.

The presentation will provide a 2026 roadmap for:

The Convergence of IT and OT: Understanding why securing the “Processing Floor” (Operational Technology) is just as vital as securing the “Front Office”.

Protecting Traceability: How to defend against “”Digital Fraud”” where hackers manipulate certification data to hide illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

The Business Case for Resilience: Shifting from a “cost-center” mindset to a “resilience-first” strategy that secures trade relationships with global retailers who now demand cybersecurity compliance as part of their ESG criteria. Attendees will walk away with a pragmatic framework to audit their digital supply chain and a preview of the upcoming CSAFI “Seafood Defense” standards designed to protect the world’s most traded food commodity.