How can cannabis companies protect sensitive data from cyberattacks?

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AlphaRoot Team
6 2 hours ago

Cannabis businesses rely on technology for operations and compliance reporting, which creates vulnerability to cyberattacks. To protect data:
Adopt cybersecurity best practices. Educate employees about phishing and social-engineering; many breaches stem from user error.
Use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication and keep software patched.
Encrypt sensitive information and limit user access based on roles.
Conduct regular cybersecurity audits and penetration tests.
Purchase cyber liability insurance. Breaches cost an average of US$4.24 million; cyber insurance can cover data restoration, credit monitoring, and lost revenue.
Establish an incident response plan so you can quickly isolate systems, notify customers and regulators, and restore services.
Investing in prevention and insurance helps protect both customer data and your reputation.

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