Dispensary Security
The world's largest legal cannabis market has some of the strictest security requirements. Here's everything you need to know to stay compliant—and protected. Why California Matters California isn't just another cannabis market—it's the cannabis market. With over $5 billion in
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Your point-of-sale, METRC compliance systems, and customer WiFi should never share the same network. Here's how to architect secure network separation for cannabis operations. Why Network Segmentation Matters The STIIIZY breach didn't happen because of weak passwords or missing antivirus. It happened because an attacker who
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MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: This comprehensive guide includes downloadable templates, state-by-state requirements, and step-by-step implementation checklists available only to CannaSecure Dispensary Members. Executive Summary If you operate a medical cannabis dispensary, you're sitting on a goldmine of sensitive patient data—and a compliance minefield that could cost you everything. The
Dispensary Operations
As France enters 2026, the nation's cannabis regulatory landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. With the medical cannabis pilot program set to transition into a permanent pharmaceutical framework on April 1, 2026, and increasingly aggressive enforcement against synthetic cannabinoids, businesses operating in or exporting to
Cannabis Compliance
The EU's most significant cybersecurity regulation in a decade is coming—and most cannabis businesses don't know they're in scope. Quick Reference: * Key Deadlines: September 11, 2026 (reporting obligations) | December 11, 2027 (full compliance) * Applies To: All "products with digital elements" sold
Germany Cannabis Compliance
Your comprehensive roadmap to navigating the regulatory, security, and data protection requirements for Germany's two-pillar cannabis system—from cultivation associations to commercial pilot programs. Introduction: Germany's Two-Pillar Cannabis System Germany's landmark Cannabis Act (Cannabisgesetz, or CanG) came into force on April 1, 2024, fundamentally
GDPR
Your comprehensive roadmap to EU data protection compliance—before regulators come knocking GDPR Cannabis Compliance 2025: The Complete Security & Data Protection Guide for EU Cannabis BusinessesThe definitive guide to navigating Europe’s strictest data protection requirements for cannabis dispensaries, medical cannabis operators, and cultivation facilities. Canna SecureProtecting Cannabis Businesses
Incident Response
The Complete Playbook for Handling Cybersecurity Incidents, Data Breaches & Compliance Emergencies When the breach happens, you won't have time to figure out what to do. This template tells you exactly how to respond—minute by minute, hour by hour. HOW TO USE THIS TEMPLATE Before an incident:
POS Security
The Complete Guide to Evaluating Your Cannabis Point-of-Sale Provider's Security Before you trust a vendor with 420,000+ customer records, make sure they can protect them. The Complete Dispensary Cybersecurity Hardening Guide: Protect Your Business Before You’re the Next Stiiizy420,000+ customer records exposed. Passports leaked. Purchase
Dispensary Security
420,000+ customer records exposed. Passports leaked. Purchase histories published. Don't let this happen to you. The Wake-Up Call: Stiiizy Breach (January 2025) On January 10, 2025, Stiiizy—one of the largest cannabis brands in California—confirmed a devastating data breach. The Everest ransomware gang stole data from
Audit Preparation
In the evolving landscape of cannabis and psilocybin regulations, security remains a cornerstone to prevent theft, diversion, and unauthorized access. These requirements are mandated by state agencies like Colorado's Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) and Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), and Oregon's Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission
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The Complete Security Hardening Manual for Cannabis Seed-to-Sale Tracking Systems Your compliance tracking system is a direct line to state regulators—and a prime target for attackers. This guide shows you exactly how to lock it down. WHY THIS GUIDE MATTERS Your seed-to-sale tracking system isn't just compliance