Technology & Precision Agriculture
Farm Cybersecurity Checklist
A cybersecurity checklist for small farm operations, covering accounts, devices, networks, and staff habits that protect farm records and money. Print a copy, check off each item as you complete it, and keep the sheet with your records.
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What is on this checklist
- Unique password on every account
- Two-step sign in turned on
- Software updates applied
- Router default password changed
- Antivirus or device protection active
- Staff trained on phishing emails
- Backups kept offline
- Old accounts closed
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA and eXtension.
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