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Cannabis Industry: A Growth Sector for Security Professionals

May 13, 2020

What challenges exist with securing cannabis facilities and how can technology help security professionals take advantage of the opportunities offered by this fast growing sector?

Mark Gorman Named EVP and Chief Operating Officer of the National Association of Cannabis Businesses

March 27, 2020

The National Association of Cannabis Businesses (NACB) announced the appointment of Mark Gorman as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

From Seed-to-Sale: What Cannabis Operators Need to Know Before They Grow

Maria Henriquez

October 24, 2019

From seed-to-sale, all activities that occur with each cannabis plant needs to be tracked and captured on security video, including the interaction between an employee and a plant. Even plant waste and dead plants must remain under surveillance at all times.

Facing Compliance Challenges, Surveillance Proves Essential to Cannabis Industry Success - Security Magazine

Legislation Introduced to Decriminalize Marijuana

July 25, 2019

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler and Sen. Kamala Harris are introducing a bill to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level.

National Cannabis Industry Association Hires Andrew Kline to Lead Public Policy

April 16, 2019

Andrew Kline will lead public policy for the National Cannabis Industry Association.

'Cannabis 101' Classes to be Offered at College of Southern Nevada

April 2, 2019

The College of Southern Nevada is introducing several Cannabis courses this spring.

Car Crashes Up Where Marijuana is Legal

March 28, 2019

Crashes are up by as much as 6 percent in Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, compared with neighboring states that haven't legalized marijuana for recreational use.

Colorado Bill Would Allow for Public Investment in Cannabis Industry

March 7, 2019

A Colorado legislative committee is considering HB19-1090, which would pave the way for public investment in the cannabis industry.

Cannabis Dispensaries Associated with Alternating Neighborhood Crime

February 22, 2019

Researchers at the University of Colorado Denver found that cannabis dispensaries associated with an increase, then a decline in some neighborhood crime.

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7/21/20 to 7/21/21

Contact: Vania

Your Guide to Securing the Cannabis Industry

ON DEMAND: This webinar will educate viewers on becoming the go-to source for the safety and security of Marijuana farms, dispensaries and all of the other moving pieces of the industry — while also providing an opportunity for professional accreditation.

Pandemics, Recessions and Disasters: Insider Threats During Troubling Times

ON DEMAND: The insider threat—consisting of scores of different types of crimes and incidents—is a scourge even during the best of times. But the chaos, instability and desperation that characterize crises also catalyze both intentional and unwitting insider attacks. Learn how your workers, contractors, volunteers and partners are exploiting the dislocation caused by today's climate of Coronavirus, unemployment, disinformation and social unrest.

Industrial Cybersecurity: What Every Food & Bev Executive Needs to Know

ON DEMAND: There's a lot at stake when it comes to cybersecurity. Reputation, productivity, quality. Join us to discuss the future of your global security strategy and a path forward with trusted partners Cisco and Rockwell Automation, and turn your Food & Bev security challenges into strategic advantages that drive business value.

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