Cybersecurity in Agriculture Education: Beyond Technological Competence
by Samson Adeoye -- With the increasing digitization of agriculture, cybersecurity has become an essential component of the agriculture curriculum ( Drape et al., 2021 ). Agricultural educators at the convergence of agriculture sciences and technology applications need to integrate cyberbiosecurity principles into their curriculum to prepare students to protect digital and biological systems from cyber threats. This integrative education is important not only for protecting sensitive agricultural data but also for ensuring the safety of food supply chains and the development of durable skills ( Aniagolu, 2024 ). The integration of cybersecurity into the agricultural curriculum not only has the benefit of preparing students for technical challenges but also fosters essential soft skills such as collaboration, leadership, and continuous learning. Embedding cybersecurity in agricultural curriculums can transform and empower agricultural students in several ways. Fostering Collaboration ...