From robbery to seed-to-sale tracking, the cannabis industry has seen its fair share of security issues. Security systems, software, and even guard dogs are used in various facilities to ensure safety for coworkers and merchandise. Read on for information and news stories about cannabis security:
Mon / Jan 13th
California-based cannabis brand Stiiizy said some customer identification information and transaction history from multiple California retail locations has been exposed in a third-party data breach.
Tue / Aug 23rd PRESS RELEASE
Palo Alto, CA — Camect INC fills the costly security gap for cannabis dispensary and grow facilities with an affordable… Read More
Thu / Mar 10th SPOTLIGHT
Cannabis stores face a number of potential security threats ranging from smash and grab robberies to employee theft. A good… Read More
Mon / Jan 31st
An armored car company in California filed a lawsuit against the FBI and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s department, alleging they illegally seized cash the company was transporting for state-licensed cannabis companies.
Thu / Nov 18th
New guidance in Illinois requires medical and co-located dispensaries to protect patient information in accordance with Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Wed / Nov 3rd
Blockchain is a foundational technology with a lot of potential for regulated cannabis operations, where security and transparency are paramount to success.
Tue / Nov 2nd
Adult-use cannabis home delivery began in Massachusetts this year but due to new regulations, namely requirements on drivers, vehicles, and surveillance, delivery companies are unable to earn a profit.
Thu / Jul 22nd SPOTLIGHT
The cannabis industry is currently the most cash-laden industry that still has to pay taxes. So when it comes to… Read More
Tue / May 25th PARTNER CONTENT
Increased cannabis legalization entails the growing need for managed IT services It is no secret that the cannabis business is… Read More
Wed / Jan 13th
The hacker behind a Christmas Day intrusion into the Microsoft Cloud software of Aurora Cannabis appears to be trying to sell the company’s data on an online marketplace.
Wed / Oct 7th
Colorado cannabis security firm Helix must pay overtime wages after its case was declined by the Supreme Court. The firm had argued that, because cannabis was federally illegal, industry workers were not protected by federal law.
Wed / Jun 17th PODCAST
Jeremy O’Keefe is the CEO of Yobi, a streamlined software platform that addresses the unique point of sale and seed-to-sale requirements of the cannabis industry.
Thu / Jan 23rd
A data breach discovered in the cannabis point-of-sale system THSuite has reportedly leaked more than 85,000 files from dispensaries, including patient info, throughout the U.S.
Fri / Sep 6th
A group of six people allegedly stole about $250,000 worth of freshly cured cannabis flower from a cultivation facility in Kelso, Washington over the weekend; owners are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
Thu / Sep 5th
A string of at least 10 robberies has struck dispensaries in Sacramento, California; it’s not clear yet whether or not the break-ins are linked.
Thu / Nov 15th PRESS RELEASE
GreenCart Solutions this month launched a new cannabis asset transportation service that includes comprehensive professional security while simultaneously offering insurance… Read More
Fri / Feb 9th
Already behind schedule, Washington state’s new seed-to-sale tracking system, known as Data Leaf Systems, opened on February 1 to immediate… Read More
Thu / Nov 9th PRESS RELEASE
Cash flow in the cannabis industry is a constant and delicate process — from consumer to retailer, from retailer to… Read More
Thu / Aug 17th
Where does all the cannabis industry’s cash go, and how does it get there? Someone is moving all that cash… Read More
Tue / Aug 1st
Some of the most costly violations for marijuana businesses are related to inadequate security and surveillance systems in licensed marijuana… Read More
Wed / Mar 1st PRESS RELEASE
There is a lot of innate risk for entrepreneurs and business owners in the cannabis industry. Not only is it… Read More
Mon / Jan 2nd INTERVIEW
Mike Yoell is a managing partner for Core Security Solutions, a San Francisco-based company that offers an extensive suite of… Read More
Thu / Aug 4th PRESS RELEASE
Hard Car Security is a cannabis transport and security services agency based out of California. Operating with an emphasis on full… Read More
Tue / Nov 24th PRESS RELEASE
Noah Stokes, founder and CEO of CannaGuard Security, recently appeared on the Ganjapreneur.com podcast to discuss security difficulties facing the… Read More
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