Paul Konikowski, CTS-D, CISSP

Freelance Consultant, Open to New Opporitunities

About Paul Konikowski, CTS-D, CISSP

► WHAT I DO:
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+, 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.  

► MY LEADERSHIP STYLE:
• Manages issues and solutions with poise and confidence.
• Leads and demonstrates the ability to gain support at all levels of the organization.
• Maintains a strong sense of urgency to get things done thoroughly, not quickly, and delegates responsibility to others in a personable way.
• Plans for the big picture while adapting to shifting gears to achieve goals, using strong foresight and organizational skills.

►WHAT SETS ME APART FROM THE REST:
• Audiovisual + IT + Cybersecurity + Architectural + Marketing experience
• Seasoned engineer / architect with broad and in-depth technical, analytical, and conceptual skills
• Proven track record of effectively communicating with business leadership and other vendors
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to drive security messages to teams
• Extensive knowledge of subcontracting, construction projects, labor estimates, privacy, control system protocols, and integrated audiovisual systems

▶ RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
🔹 Cybersecurity:
• Developed and executed cybersecurity strategies to safeguard critical systems and mitigate potential threats.
• Conducted vulnerability assessments and advanced hunting techniques to identify and address security vulnerabilities.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
🔹 AV and IT:
• Successfully managed and supported AV and IT operations, overseeing the implementation and maintenance of technology solutions in military facilities, and audio visual integrators nationwide.
• Led the design and deployment of integrated AV systems, enhancing collaboration and communication across the organization.
• Implemented cybersecurity protocols to protect sensitive data and mitigate security risks.

#GeorgiaTech #Harvard #RiskManagement #SecOps #SecurityOperationsCenter #CloudSecurity #DFIR #SecurityAuditing #Cybersecurity #Confidentiality #Integrity #Availability #IncidentResponse #InfoSec #NetworkSecurity #DataPrivacy #ThreatIntelligence #CTS-D #CISSP

Company Type

AV/IT Integration

Department

IT

Language

English

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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

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This was a good show.  I watched it live and it seemed to have no issues.  There was one part where George and another actor seemed to be riffing on each other, possibly forgetting a line or two, but they may have been waiting for laughs

Here are my top 5:

5. J.J.'s "wardrobe malfunction" during the S.B. halftime show

4. When a certain billionaire smashed the window of his new electric truck with a ball bearing

3. That time a rapper did an "Unplugged" broadcast with deodorant chunks in his armpits

2. M.J.'s hair catching fire while filming a soda commercial

And coming in first place, drumroll please

1. The press conference at Four Seasons Total Landscaping

https://youtu.be/7QTRO9MG6z8

I love the weekly series idea @Mohannad Mousa, CTS 

ok, I thought the early dresses were just made to look like screens, with pixelated color patterns, not actually LEDs, but its hard to tell viewing them on a monitor.  I bet they look different in person. I look forward to your LED fashion show at Infocomm!  ;P

Pro tip skip ahead to 4:30 in the video for the LED dresses (though the earlier ones still cool) .

To answer your question, Iulia, I can DEFINITELY see these being a hit at EDM music festivals or concerts. Glowing clothing has been slowly coming onto the scene since the raves of the 80s and 90s. What started with glowsticks and laser cat toys turned into LED hats and capes, shoes, glasses, lassos and other flashing toys. The outfits in the video take it to another level! But outside of Burning Man type events, or Dead shows, I am not sure these would be super popular.