Technologies and Risks of Precision Agriculture
The Urgency of Cybersecurity in the Field
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20332743Keywords:
Precision Agriculture, Cyber Threats, Vulnerabilities, Risk ManagementAbstract
This article aims to analyze cyber vulnerabilities in devices used in precision agriculture (PA), identifying their main security flaws and impacts on the agricultural sector, based on updated bibliographic references. The research was conducted in an exploratory manner through a bibliographic review of studies published in recent years, selected according to criteria of relevance, timeliness, and reliability of sources. The results indicate the occurrence of vulnerabilities associated with cyberattacks that may compromise the operation of agricultural systems, data integrity, and decision-making Processes in the field. The study also highlights that the increasing adoption of digital technologies in agriculture expands exposure to cyber risks, especially in environments with limited infrastructure and low maturity in information security. As a contribution, the article systematizes the main risks associated with precision agriculture and reinforces the need for integration between information security practices and technological management in the sector. It is concluded that the adoption of security strategies aligned with the specificities of the agricultural environment is essential to ensure information protection and operational continuity in the field.
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