Prepare Now to Prevent Cyberattacks

What can the growing cannabis industry do to stop online thieves?

Cyberfeature

Douglas J. Guth

July 28, 2022

Cyberattacks are not just a problem for big-ticket corporations such as Home Depot and Target. Due to the availability of inexpensive yet powerful technologies, cannabis companies large and small are susceptible to a potentially ruinous cybersecurity breach, say experts interviewed by Cannabis Business Times.

More information on guidelines and best practices to manage risk and data storage are available from:

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