As Minnesota launches its adult-use cannabis program, physical security compliance is a critical, and often underestimated, element for both new applicants and licensed operators. In this session, Mark Bonde, a security industry veteran with nearly 20 years of experience, breaks down the state’s security requirements for growers, retailers, and processors.
Whether you’re applying for a license or already approved and operational, maintaining compliance means more than just installing cameras. This session explores core security components like 24/7 video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection, as well as the operational impacts of system failures.
Attendees will also learn how to avoid common oversights and how AI-driven tools can help future-proof their security posture in a fast-changing regulatory environment.
Learning Objectives:
Understand Minnesota’s physical security requirements for cannabis operators
Identify common compliance gaps and how to avoid them
Learn how modern security technologies can support long-term operational success
Mark Bonde, Sales Director, Parallel Technologies
Mark Bonde is a physical security expert with extensive experience in technology-driven security solutions for regulated industries. As the Sales Director at Parallel Technologies, he specializes in helping businesses enhance their security infrastructure through surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection systems.
With a deep understanding of compliance-driven security requirements, Mark has worked with a variety of industries to develop strategies that meet regulatory standards and protect assets. He has been a featured speaker at industry events such as Data Center World, Secure 360, and the MN IT Symposium, sharing insights on best practices for security design, management, and long-term support.