Yoshimi Battles the A.I. Chat Bots (Parody)
Recorded live in the AV on Air booth at Infocomm 2024. All rights reserved to the original artist
Paul Konikowski
Technology & Security Consultant, AECOM
Results-driven professional with extensive, real-world experience in Audio Visual (AV), Information Technology (IT), and Cybersecurity. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams, implementing robust security measures, and optimizing technology infrastructure. Adept at leveraging advanced certifications, including Avixa CTS-D, ISC2 CISSP, CompTIA Security+, ISACA CISM, a certificate from Harvard, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Georgia Tech. Committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends and technologies, and leading by example.
Articles by Paul Konikowski
Where the V Has No A (Parody)
Recorded live in the AV on Air booth at Infocomm 2024. All rights reserved to the original artist
Nothing Compares 2 RU (Parody)
Recorded live in the AV on Air booth at Infocomm 2024. All rights reserved to the original artist
VGA's Last Dance (Parody)
Recorded live in the AV on Air booth at Infocomm 2024. All rights reserved to the original artist
AV People Are Crazy (Parody)
Recorded live in the AV on Air booth at Infocomm 2024. All rights reserved to the original artist
The Tortured Projectors Department (Parody)
Recorded live in the AV on Air booth at Infocomm 2024. All rights reserved to the original artist
A State of Control 131: Heads Will Roll
A State of Control dives into a specific topic as it pertains to the control space of AV
ravepubs Cybersecurity, Finally With a Label — Here’s What It Means for AV
ravepubs Cybersecurity, Finally With a Label — Here’s What It Means for AV
A State of Control 120: CrowdStrike: What Went Wrong?
Steve Greenblatt and Rich Fregosa are joined by James King and Paul Konikowski to discuss the Crowdstrike Outage. We look at the potential risks of relying on cloud-based systems, worst-case scenarios, and responsibility in events like this.
Cybersecurity Lessons Learned From the Recent CDK Car Dealership Ransomware Attack
On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, a ransomware attack took down the operations of ~15,000 North American auto retailers. The hackers did not actually attack the individual car dealerships, but rather, they attacked a Software-as-a-Service provider named CDK.
Recent Sonos Security Vulnerabilities Reinforce the Need for AV ‘Software Bill of Materials’
The NCC Group figured out how to turn Sonos devices into covert listening devices, performing hidden recordings by the microphones in the devices. Luckily, a patch has been issued, but what about other vulnerable devices that use the same software? This is where a Software Bill of Materials can help
AV/IT Installers with Top Secret Clearances Needed
My employer, Cronos, is looking to hire lead technicians who already possess Top Secret security clearances. The location is the greater DC/MD/VA area and relocation assistance is available for the right persons. IT installers with Top Secret clearance (but no AV experience) will also be considered.
A State of Control 120: CrowdStrike: What Went Wrong?
On this episode of A State of Control [on AV Nation], Steve Greenblatt and Rich Fregosa are joined by James King and Paul Konikowski to discuss the Crowdstrike Outage. We look at the potential risks of relying on cloud-based systems, worst-case scenarios, and responsibility in events like this.
Cybersecurity, Finally With a Label — Here’s What It Means for AV
Originally published on https://www.ravepubs.com/cyber-trust-mark-av-iot-regulations/ This article talks about the role of the US Federal Government in the cybersecurity of consumer electronics and network switches, including the introduction of a new security label called the Cyber Trust Mark.
Cybersecurity Lessons Learned From the Recent CDK Car Dealership Ransomware Attack
On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, a ransomware attack took down the operations of ~15,000 North American auto retailers. The hackers did not actually attack the individual car dealerships, but rather, they attacked a Software-as-a-Service provider named CDK. Could this sort of thing happen in AV Land?
Hackers Deploy Ransomware Using Cameras
Akira, a proficient hacker group, has figured out a way to workaround security detection tools and deploy ransomware using a web camera. This is not the first time a camera or IoT device has been used in a cyberattack, and it reminds AV folks that it is important to patch and/or isolate IoT devices.