🏗️ Security Architecture & Strategy
Build a security foundation that scales with your cannabis business:
- Enterprise Security Architecture: Design comprehensive security frameworks for dispensaries, cultivation facilities, and cannabis tech platforms
- Risk Assessment: Identify and prioritize security risks specific to high-value, heavily regulated operations
- Security Strategy Development: Align security initiatives with business growth and operational requirements
- Governance Framework: Establish security policies, procedures, and awareness programs
Ideal for: Cannabis businesses needing strategic security leadership as they scale operations
🔒 Data Protection & Privacy
Protect customer, patient, and business data:
- Data Classification: Implement frameworks to categorize and protect different data types (customer, patient, financial, operational)
- Access Control: Zero-trust identity management with multi-factor authentication
- Encryption: Data protection at rest and in transit using industry-standard cryptography
- Privacy by Design: Build privacy considerations into systems from the ground up
Ideal for: Medical cannabis operations and dispensaries handling sensitive customer information
💳 Payment & POS Security
Secure payment processing and point-of-sale systems:
- POS Security Assessment: Evaluate security of cannabis-specific POS systems and integrations
- Payment Processing Security: Secure implementation of alternative payment solutions
- Fraud Prevention: Implement controls to detect and prevent payment fraud and chargebacks
- Network Segmentation: Isolate payment systems from other business networks
Ideal for: Dispensaries and retailers processing high-volume transactions
☁️ Cloud & Infrastructure Security
Secure cloud-based cannabis business operations:
- Cloud Security: AWS security assessment and architecture for cannabis tech platforms
- Infrastructure as Code: Secure deployment automation and configuration management
- Network Security: Firewall configuration, VPN setup, and intrusion detection
- Backup & Recovery: Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Ideal for: Cannabis tech companies, seed-to-sale platforms, and multi-location operations
🌱 IoT & Cultivation Security
Secure smart cultivation and facility operations:
- IoT Device Security: Secure environmental sensors, cameras, and monitoring systems
- OT/IT Segmentation: Separate operational technology from business IT networks
- Physical Security Integration: Coordinate cyber and physical security controls (access control, surveillance)
- Supply Chain Security: Secure data flows from cultivation through distribution
Ideal for: Cultivation facilities, processors, and vertically integrated cannabis operations
🛡️ Incident Response & Recovery
Prepare for and respond to security incidents:
- Incident Response Planning: Develop procedures for detecting, containing, and recovering from breaches
- Ransomware Protection: Defense-in-depth strategies to prevent and recover from ransomware attacks
- Data Breach Response: Procedures for notification, investigation, and remediation
- Business Continuity: Ensure operations continue during and after security incidents
Ideal for: All cannabis businesses—prevention is cheaper than recovery
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
Cybersecurity Expertise, Not Regulatory Compliance Advice:
Hack23 provides general cybersecurity consulting, security architecture, and information security services applicable to all industries, including the growing cannabis sector. We do not claim expertise in cannabis-specific regulations, licensing requirements, or industry-specific compliance frameworks.
For guidance on:
- Cannabis licensing and regulatory compliance (Metrc, BioTrackTHC, state/provincial regulations)
- Industry-specific legal requirements and reporting obligations
- Cannabis business licensing and operational compliance
Please consult with legal counsel and regulatory compliance specialists familiar with your jurisdiction.
We focus on core information security principles that apply universally: confidentiality, integrity, availability, risk management, access control, encryption, incident response, and security architecture.
Do you have experience with cannabis businesses?
We provide general cybersecurity consulting applicable to all industries, including the rapidly growing cannabis sector. Our expertise is in information security, security architecture, and enterprise security—not cannabis-specific regulations. Many security challenges facing cannabis businesses (payment security, data protection, access control, incident response) are universal across high-value, regulated industries.
Can you help with regulatory compliance?
We can help establish security frameworks and controls that support compliance efforts (access control, data protection, audit logging, incident response). However, we do not provide guidance on cannabis-specific regulations or licensing requirements. For regulatory compliance advice specific to the cannabis industry, consult with specialized legal counsel familiar with your jurisdiction.
What's the biggest security risk for cannabis businesses?
Cannabis businesses face similar risks to other high-value retail operations: ransomware attacks, payment fraud, data breaches, and insider threats. The combination of valuable inventory, cash operations, and sensitive customer data makes security particularly critical. Strong access controls, network segmentation, and incident response capabilities are essential.
Do you provide services remotely or on-site?
We provide both remote consulting and on-site services in the Gothenburg region. Many security assessments, architecture reviews, and compliance framework development can be conducted remotely. Physical security assessments and facility-specific work typically require on-site visits.
How much do your services cost?
Pricing depends on scope and complexity. A comprehensive security assessment for a dispensary or cultivation facility typically ranges from €15,000-€40,000. Ongoing advisory retainers and implementation support are available. Contact us for a detailed proposal based on your specific needs.
What about physical security integration?
While our primary focus is cybersecurity, we understand the importance of integrating physical and cyber security controls. We can assess how surveillance systems, access control, and alarm systems integrate with your IT infrastructure, ensuring proper network segmentation and secure configuration of security technology.