Chris | Securing Cannabis

Chris works as an Information Security professional in the Cannabis industry. They have over 20 years of experience in IT and work to share threat intel and mentor the next generation.

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Business

Things to Consider When Deploying Tablets or Kiosks in Your Dispensary

Using or planning on using tablets or kiosks for customers to place orders in your dispensary? Here are some things you should take ...

By ChrisFebruary 12, 20230

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News

Ditch The Meta Pixel on Your Website

Meta's Pixel is quickly becoming a consumer privacy liability. Is it time to retire it from your website?

By ChrisNovember 14, 20220

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Business

Raising Your Cannabis Business Visibility Through Email

Email is an important method of communication in the Cannabis industry, but plenty of organizations are still using free email services. Here's how ...

By ChrisNovember 8, 20220

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News

Introducing SecuringCannabis.Tech

An introductory post to the website to help you get to know what we are all about.

By ChrisNovember 8, 20220

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Administrative Controls

Asset Management

Asset Management is a foundational Administrative Control for any organization establishing an Information Security program.

By ChrisOctober 16, 20220

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Career

Maintaining Success in Information Security Through Soft Skills

Success in Information Security is equally reliant on your soft skills as your technical skills. So what should you keep in mind especially ...

By ChrisOctober 15, 20220

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Business

The Need for Information Security in the Cannabis Industry

It's time for the Cannabis industry to make Information Security more of a priority given the unique or more aggressive threats that face ...

By ChrisOctober 12, 20220

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Technical Controls

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Whether you are considering Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or already had it deployed, it important to know the latest in MFA technologies.

By ChrisOctober 9, 20220

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Controls

Understanding Controls in Information Security

A quick explanation of the difference between Technical Controls, Administrative Controls, and Security Controls.

By ChrisOctober 5, 20220