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Cannabis Information Sharing & Analysis organization

The Cannabis Information Sharing & Analysis Organization (ISAO) is a non-profit, member-driven organization offering cannabis industry stakeholders a trusted community and forum for coordination, collaborating, and sharing vital physical and cyber threat intelligence and best practices with each other.

Membership Benefits

  • Weekly Physical Security Threat Intelligence Reports
  • Weekly Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Reports
  • Daily Ransomware Data Leak Site Reports
  • Physical Security Expert Access Sessions
  • Cybersecurity Expert Access Sessions
  • Partner Collaboration Platform

Security Resources for the Cannabis Industry

We offer a curated collection of best practices and guidance from the public and private sector in order to assist the cannabis industry with planning for, mitigating against, and responding to all hazards which may impact business operations.

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Cybersecurity Best Practices for 420

To celebrate 420 Cannabis ISAO worked with four cybersecurity professionals to compile a list of 20 cyber best practices for the cannabis industry. This blog expands on their tips and includes additional insights and resources.

Controlled Growth: Mitigating Cyber Vulnerabilities in Cannabis’ Automated Systems

As technology continues to grow its influence on the cannabis industry, it is important to ensure that the security of our operational technology (OT) systems evolves.

The Implications of the Kia Boyz on Cannabis Dispensary Security

Thieves are using a technique made popular on TikTok to steal cars, and cannabis dispensaries are becoming targets for vehicle ramming incidents.