Bites & Bytes Podcast
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!
Latest episodes
Nov 1, 2023 • 35min
Mint Chocolate-Chip Ice Cream, Risks, and Collaboration with Food Safety with James Nasella
In this episode, James Nasella of Glanbia Nutritionals unpacks the intricacies of food safety in the ingredient space. As the Director of Supply Chain Quality with over a decade of experience in global food ingredients, flavor, and starch industries, James emphasizes the role of collaboration in risk management. Learn surprising facts about mint chocolate chip ice cream and get insights from a Drexel and Michigan State University alumnus. Explore the importance of inter-departmental cooperation in ensuring food safety, from IT to Cybersecurity to R&D. Whether you're in the food industry or just an ice cream enthusiast, this episode offers expert knowledge and delightful trivia.
Key Episode Highlights:
(00:24 - 00:54) Food Safety & Cybersecurity Parallels
(07:37 - 08:53) Food Protection and Cybersecurity Intersection
(13:42 - 14:53) Navigating Food Industry Digitalization and Cybersecurity
(16:55 - 18:02) Implementing Tech in Food Production
(22:30 - 23:14) Measuring Food Safety Culture and Cybersecurity
(25:32 - 26:15) Evaluating Multiple Risk Assessments in Company
(30:50 - 31:49) IT's Impact on Food Production
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Oct 20, 2023 • 34min
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
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Oct 13, 2023 • 4min
Bites and Bytes Podcast: The Inception
Join our host, Kristin Demoranville, in the debut episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, a unique platform that bridges the worlds of food and cybersecurity. At the heart of this podcast is a mission: to foster conversations between food and cybersecurity professionals to integrate cultures and fortify our food supply.
In a touching segment, Kristin shares personal anecdotes from cherished memories; these stories underscore the profound connection between food, memories, emotions, and experiences, reminding us that food is a universal language that binds us all. Listeners can anticipate casual, interview-style dialogues with a diverse range of professionals, from food quality experts and defense specialists to cybersecurity pros and educators. As Kristin navigates the challenges of podcasting, from technical hiccups to editing hurdles, she invites listeners to embark on this enlightening journey with her. In closing, Kristin encourages listeners to engage with the podcast, emphasizing the collective mission to make a difference in the food and cybersecurity realms.
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Aug 23, 2023 • 2min
Bites & Bytes Podcast Trailer
Welcome to the 'Bites & Bytes Podcast' trailer! Hosted by the dynamic Kristin Demoranville, CEO of AnzenSage, this podcast is a unique blend of food protection and cybersecurity. Join Kristin as she stirs conversations with food protection experts and cybersecurity pros. We serve a feast of insights from real-life experiences to the latest breaches. Ready for a tech-infused culinary journey? Subscribe to navigate a tech-enhanced culinary landscape where every meal is as secure as it is sumptuous.
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