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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
The $380,000 Wake-Up Call In November 2024, STIIIZY—one of California's largest cannabis retailers—sent breach notifications to 380,000 customers. Names, addresses, birth dates, driver's license numbers, and medical cannabis card details were exposed through a compromised point-of-sale system. This wasn't an
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
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
POS Security
How dispensary point-of-sale misconfigurations lead to state audit failures, data breaches, and $50K+ penalties Your cannabis point-of-sale system isn't just where you ring up customers. It's where you store patient medical records (if you're a medical dispensary). It's connected to your state