Third Party Risk Management – Be the Champion.
To thrive in the current cybersecurity threat landscape, AV and Digital Transformation solution suppliers must tool-up and support customer supply chain risk governance efforts.
Benedict Onodu
AV/IT Specialist, Experian
Benedict Onodu is an AV/IT Specialist at Experian and a recognised authority at the intersection of professional AV and cybersecurity. A Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), ISO 27001 ISMS Practitioner, and CompTIA-certified professional, Benedict brings a rare dual-domain expertise that helps organisations unify technical innovation with robust governance.
Benedict is passionate about mainstreaming cybersecurity and GRC for the Pro AV industry and advocates for integrated information security strategies tailored to creative and integrated experience environments. His commitment lies in driving operational resilience, regulatory alignment, and secure-by-design practices across the rapidly evolving digital and AV landscapes.
Articles by Benedict Onodu
AI Is Already in Your Meeting Rooms. Governance Isn’t.
If you’re an AV manufacturer, integrator, or enterprise leader, here’s the truth: Your meeting rooms have quietly become AI‑powered decision engines capable of summarising, analysing, nudging, and influencing outcomes in real time but governance hasnt quite caught up, it’s miles behind.
Thoughts on the British Library Cyber attack
“There are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that will be hacked”
Navigating TPRM Compliance: Key Standards for AV Organisations
Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) compliance is key for AV organisations to meet client expectations in today's data-driven environment. Adhering to standards like ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, and DORA addresses critical risks, builds trust, and positions businesses as relaible partners.
Securing MTRs
Meeting rooms are no longer just spaces. They’re digital identities with access to sensitive data. Securing Microsoft Teams Rooms requires layered design thinking. Here's how
Deepfakes Are Now an AV Problem and the AV Industry Must Take Responsibility.
Deepfakes aren’t just an IT or cybersecurity threat anymore. They’re entering meeting rooms, collaboration platforms, digital signage, broadcast systems, and AV‑over‑IP networks. If AV manufacturers and integrators don’t address this now, we’ll be reacting to a crisis later.
How a Boardroom Mic can Become a Breach Vector
In today’s hyper-connected enterprise environments, the humble boardroom microphone, once just a tool for better audio, can quietly evolve into a potential cybersecurity threat.
AI Risks
AI has become a transformative force in ProAV, enhancing system automation, content creation, and operational efficiency. However, we must maintain focus and manage the associated risks. Balancing innovation with responsibility is crucial to unlock AI's full potential in Pro AV.
Cybersecurity Risks - A Third Party's Growth Opportunity
Third-party risk isn’t lurking in the shadows anymore, its making headlines.
The Growing Threat of Third-Party Cyber Incidents
71% of CISOs were hit by a third-party security incident this year!