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Protecting Your Information and Security In Cannabis: Part 1

Small to medium sized entities (SMEs) are under attack. The media attention on the cannabis industry and the large number of SMEs in cannabis make them an attractive target for cybercriminals and hackers. Current headlines show that this trend is…

Data Breaches are Coming and Will Wreak Havoc in the Cannabis Industry

Virtually everyone knows about breaches of companies like Equifax. Massive breaches have happened to established, mega-companies who still took major reputational and monetary hits after they were breached. What many people don’t realize is that it doesn’t take a major…

What Cannabis Companies Should Know About Data Security and Breach Response Requirements

October 10, 2018
Robert Munnelly
Best Practices, Compliance and Regulations, Massachusetts, Science and Technology, Security
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Cannabis companies should remain mindful of the importance of creating and maintaining a comprehensive written data security program. No cannabis company should aspire to being subject to response costs, regulatory fines, and potential lawsuits that follow the theft or inadvertent…

8 cybersecurity trends to watch for 2018

January 17, 2018
Michelle Drolet
Security
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By Michelle Drolet As we stand on the threshold of another year, the war for our cybersecurity rages on. There have been many data breaches in 2017, most notably for Equifax, Verizon, and Kmart. But if you seek a silver…

When It Comes to Cyber Security, The Weakest Link is Still Employees

June 21, 2017
Michelle Drolet
Science and Technology, Security, Training & Education
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We need to make sure the highly regulated world of cannabis business knows how to protect its data, customer and otherwise, yet also control access to it without too much hassle. As an insurgent breed, hackers are savvy and will…