The Threats & Research Opportunities of the Cannabis Industry

Tracy Z. Maleeff

The legal cannabis industry has grown exponentially in the past few years, particularly in North America. Like any business, they are not immune to cybersecurity and physical security threats. This session will provide an overview of the threats and challenges faced by this industry, identifying known malicious actors and TTPs. In addition to providing attendees with a breakdown of threats, time will be spent outlining opportunities for OSINT research for this unique business which can help to identify potential challenges and possible solutions for defense. Applicable areas to be covered include legislation, politics, patents/trademarks, legal, cultural, and business. Presented by an Information Security professional with years of research experience, including as a law firm librarian, also has a medical marijuana license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.