Green Rush, Red Alert: Cannabis Cybersecurity & Compliance
This episode analyzes the 2025 collision of cannabis technology and cybercrime, covering the Metrc-BioTrack partnership, the fallout from recent major data breaches, and essential strategies for navigating complex new state regulations
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Show Notes
In this episode, we dissect the escalating cyber threats targeting the cannabis industry in 2025, from the massive STIIIZY data breach to the rise of AI-driven ransomware groups like Everest and Qilin. We explore critical regulatory shifts, including the strategic partnership between Metrc and BioTrack and the strict new data privacy mandates under the NJDPA that are redefining retail compliance. Finally, we discuss how operators can harden their digital infrastructure against supply chain vulnerabilities to secure patient data and maintain operational resilience.
https://www.securitycareers.help/a-straightforward-guide-to-cybersecurity-for-your-cannabis-business
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