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Is Your Cannabis Security Program an Asset or a Liability at the Transaction Table?
Security program deficiencies are costing cannabis operators at the acquisition table. Learn what acquirers evaluate and what to fix before entering any process.
Shawn F. Wurtsmith, MBA, PSP
Jun 12 min read


Cannabis Security in the Reclassification Era: What the Industry Must Build Now
Cannabis Regulatory Compliance during the Reclassification Era.
Federal reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III is the most significant regulatory development in the industry's history. What it has generated far less of is a clear-eyed conversation about what it means for security programs: what changes, what does not, and what operators should be doing right now.
Shawn F. Wurtsmith, MBA, PSP
May 215 min read


Rescheduling Cannabis to Schedule III: Security and Compliance Implications for Cannabis License Holders
Rescheduling Cannabis to Schedule III: Security and Compliance Implications for Cannabis License Holders The potential rescheduling of...
Shawn F. Wurtsmith, MBA, PSP
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Stop the Rip and Replace Cycle: Keeping Your Security Tech Up-to-Date
In the ever-evolving world of security, it's tempting to fall into the "rip and replace" cycle. Good news: you can keep your security tech.
Shawn F. Wurtsmith, MBA, PSP
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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