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Abstract
ACT4FOOD (Advanced Cybersecurity Tools for Critical Food Supply Chains) is a European project that aims to strengthen the cybersecurity, resilience, and digital trust of food supply chains. The project addresses the growing cyber risks emerging from the digital transformation of food production, processing, and distribution systems.
ACT4FOOD develops and deploys advanced cybersecurity technologies, including AI-powered threat detection, blockchain-based secure data-sharing, and cyber risk assessment models. It introduces an integrated Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) feed, extending the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) to cover cybersecurity threats, enabling coordinated and timely responses across the sector.
A key innovation of the project is the TACCP 4.0 framework, which combines food defense principles with AI-driven risk ranking and cyber-physical threat monitoring. ACT4FOOD validates its solutions through real-world deployments in three major sectors: aquaculture, dairy manufacturing, and retail.
Through training, demonstrations, and industry engagement, ACT4FOOD promotes a cybersecurity-first culture and supports compliance with European regulations such as NIS2 and GDPR. The project contributes to safer, more resilient, and transparent food supply chains, reinforcing Europe’s leadership in food cybersecurity and digital trust.
IANUS' Role
IANUS Technologies Ltd. plays a key role in the ACT4FOOD project by providing advanced expertise in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and real-time monitoring for the food supply chain. As the leader of Work Package 2, IANUS is responsible for analysing the cyber threat landscape and developing the TACCP 4.0 framework, which integrates food defence principles with AI-driven risk assessment and cyber-physical threat detection.
In parallel, IANUS supports the Threat Monitoring and Decision Support System by integrating technologies such as WAZUH and SURICATA for SIEM-based intrusion detection, anomaly monitoring, and real-time threat analysis. These tools enable the detection of cyber threats targeting industrial control systems, IoT devices, and supply chain infrastructure, helping to protect food safety and operational continuity.
Additionally, IANUS strengthens cybersecurity automation and compliance by leveraging its expertise in the Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP). This enhances secure threat information sharing and supports the development of automated incident response mechanisms across the ACT4FOOD ecosystem.
Through these activities, IANUS contributes to the delivery of a robust and scalable cybersecurity framework that enhances the resilience, security, and digital trust of European food supply chains.