Webinar: Strategic Cyber Risk Management for Food Industry Leaders by The Food Institute

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About This Webinar

As the food industry becomes increasingly digitized, cybersecurity has evolved from an IT issue to a critical business concern. Food and beverage companies are facing a growing number of cyber threats, including ransomware, AI-enabled attacks, social engineering, and supply chain vulnerabilities that can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive information, and impact business continuity.

In this on-demand webinar, The Food Institute is joined by Rich Servillas, Director of Risk Consulting at RSM US LLP, and Nicholas Cacciola, Senior Vice President and Northeast Cyber Practice Leader at HUB International, to explore today's cybersecurity landscape and discuss practical strategies for managing cyber risk before, during, and after an incident.

Drawing on extensive experience in cyber insurance, digital forensics, and incident response, the speakers provide actionable insights to help organizations strengthen resilience, improve preparedness, and respond effectively to emerging threats.

Key topics will include:

Understanding today’s cyber threat landscape, including ransomware, AI-driven attacks, and risks facing the food supply chain

How to prepare your organization with layered defenses, endpoint protection, and validated backup strategies

Best practices for incident response, including how to act quickly during a breach and navigate ransom scenarios

The evolving role of cyber insurance, including coverage considerations and how insurers assess risk

Practical steps business leaders can take to improve coordination, resilience, and recovery across their organizations

Whether you’re in manufacturing, retail, distribution, or foodservice, this session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to proactively manage cyber risk and respond effectively when incidents occur.

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Sponsored by:

RSM US LLP

RSM helps food and beverage clients navigate changing market demands, rising costs and evolving supply chain challenges with digital transformation and operational strategies.

RSM US LLP is the U.S. member of RSM International, a global network of independent assurance, tax and consulting firms with 64,000 people in 120 countries. For more information, visit https://rsmus.com/industries/food-and-beverage.html.

HUB International

HUB International Limited is a leading full-service global insurance broker and financial services firm providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and services. With more than 19,000 employees in offices located throughout North America, HUB's vast network of specialists brings clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy, so clients are ready for tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.hubinternational.com.

Rich Servillas

Director, Risk Consulting, RSM US LLP

Richard Servillas is a Director in Security Privacy and Risk Consulting at RSM, where he leads a team dedicated to delivering expert digital forensics and incident response services. With a focus on enhancing cybersecurity resilience against evolving threats, Richard is committed to cultivating strategic partnerships and advancing innovative practices within the cybersecurity landscape. His work is backed by a philosophy that emphasizes ethical leadership, proactive security management, and the power of education and collaboration to empower teams and improve organizational security awareness.

Previously, as a Cyber Incident Response Team Manager at Accenture, Richard directed forensic investigations and incident response actions, managed team resources, and coordinated with legal counsel. His efforts significantly enhanced global cyber security capabilities and streamlined complex security investigations.

With over ten years of experience in cybersecurity, Richard’s strategic vision and deep expertise have consistently driven advancements in security practices and team performance. A respected leader, he is known for merging technical acumen with strong business insights, ensuring that security strategies align with organizational goals and deliver tangible results.
Beyond his professional commitments, Richard also dedicates time to mentoring security professionals originating from the Year Up program based in Chicago, guiding them as they navigate their careers in cyber security and the corporate world. This mentorship highlights his commitment to developing the next generation of talent and his belief in the transformative power of mentorship in cybersecurity careers.

Nicholas Cacciola

Senior Vice President, Cyber Practice Leader, HUB International

Nicholas Cacciola currently serves as Senior Vice President and Northeast Cyber Practice Leader for ProEx (Professional & Executive Risk) with HUB International Northeast. Nicholas specializes in cyber liability, technology errors & omissions, media liability, and professional liability. His current responsibilities include leading strategy for the ProEx cyber practice in the Northeast, and providing both advisory and transactional services to clients across all industry sectors.
HUB International’s ProEx practice provides a comprehensive range of services including analytics, litigation support, and risk management services to HUB clients of all sizes by delivering comprehensive executive liability, professional liability, cyber & technology, and transactional risk solutions, while providing better placement, analytics and insights to protect leaders and their businesses from existing and evolving threats.

Holding 10 years of insurance industry experience, Nicholas joined HUB in 2024. Nicholas leverages his relationships and utilizes his diverse industry experience to provide tailored risk transfer strategies that deliver broad terms and conditions at aggressive pricing from financially strong insurers. Nicholas’ professional background includes roles as a Director of Retail Distribution for a national cyber MGA, a VP of Cyber and Technology Risk at a top retail brokerage, and an Executive Risk Wholesale Broker.

Nicholas has his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Rochester and his Masters in Business Adminstration from Clarkson University. He is a licensed broker in the State of New York.