A phosphoric acid plant is an industrial facility that manufactures phosphoric acid, primarily used in the production of fertilizers. These plants typically process phosphate rock with sulfuric acid to yield phosphoric acid and gypsum as a byproduct. The process involves handling hazardous chemicals and requires strict environmental and safety controls to prevent contamination and ensure worker safety. Phosphoric acid is a key ingredient in agricultural fertilizers, food additives, and various industrial applications. Due to the chemicals involved, phosphoric acid plants can be targets for cyberattacks aiming to disrupt production, steal intellectual property, or cause environmental harm.