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Paul Konikowski

Paul Konikowski, CTS-D, is an independent freelance consultant who currently designs and coordinates audiovisual installations for military bases. Paul earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). He has recently completed Harvard University’s online shortcourse entitled “Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in The Information Age”, and is now pursuing a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity at Georgia Tech. He can be reached via Twitter at @PKaudiovisual or via email pkav.info@gmail.com.

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Paul's Latest Blog Posts

Cybersecurity

Hackathons and Cash for Hackers: What the AV Industry Needs

AV, IoT and automation manufacturers need to better understand zero-day vulnerability. Trade show hackathons and cash for hackers should be seriously considered.

Paul's Latest Posts

5G Network Security, supply chain attack vectors

4G and 5G Network Security Vulns DO Affect Pro AV: Here’s How

Supply chain attack vectors & 5G network security will soon have large corporations & universities demand more info about supply chains of AV manufacturers.

Workplace Survey, Productivity Paradox

The “Productivity Paradox” of IT, Security, and AV

Does investing in hardware, software, security, collaboration tools, & audio visual systems actually decrease productivity? Ask the productivity paradox.

audio video network security

5 First Steps to Better Audio Video Network Security

Audio video network security should be one of your primary concerns. Here are some critical steps to take first in your commercial AV projects.

industrial control system security

These are the Top Vulnerabilities in Industrial Control System Security Protocols

Stuxnet Worm & Target Data Breach squashed some myths about industrial control system security, and the networks attached to it.

Logic Bombs, Audiovisual Control Systems

Danger! Logic Bombs in Audiovisual Control Systems

So-called Logic Bombs haven’t quite found their way into audiovisual control systems yet, but just wait…The unprepared will suffer.

networked AV security

The 3-Tiered Approach to Networked AV Security

How should the industry provide a whole culture of networked AV security? It could start with these three steps, says Paul Konikowski.

USB Killer

Attack of the USB Killers: Coming to Your Clients’ Classrooms

What are USB Killers, and what does their existence say about the security behind your classroom/higher ed tech installations?

Cybersecurity

Hackathons and Cash for Hackers: What the AV Industry Needs

AV, IoT and automation manufacturers need to better understand zero-day vulnerability. Trade show hackathons and cash for hackers should be seriously considered.

World Password Day

Design Principles for Secure AV Systems

Secure AV systems start with smart design. Here are some standards that’ve been around forever but easily apply to modern audiovisual projects.

AV Installations, cyber attack terms

Identifying Cyber Attacks, Risks, Vulnerabilities in AV Installations

Your AV installations ARE incredibly vulnerable to cyber threats. The first step to understanding that is learning these cyber attack terms.