Episode 360 Deep Dive: Simon Cook | The Right To Be Forgotten, Navigating GDPR, IRAP and Global Standards in Physical and Cybersecurity

In this episode, we sit down with Simon Cook, Director of New Offerings at Genetec, as he discusses the convergence between physical and cybersecurity, and the impact of global standards such as GDPR and IRAP on industry practices. Simon details the shift from siloed teams to collaborative approaches, highlighting how increased connectivity and advancements like generative AI have expanded the attack surface, making cyber risks a broader business concern. He explores the ongoing challenges of device security—from consumer cameras to enterprise solutions—and the market’s growing awareness of attack vectors stemming from seemingly innocuous network devices. Simon also unpacks the complexities of privacy legislation, especially the right to be forgotten, emphasizing the need for technology providers to embed privacy and trust by design at every stage of product development. Finally, he offers insight into the future direction of physical security, predicting the acceleration of proactive, technology-driven systems and deeper integration of compliance frameworks worldwide. Simon is a highly motivated, innovative and creative security professional with almost 20 years’ experience in the Pre-Sales and design space working with hardware, software and cloud solutions. Leadership experience and a proven track record of success growing and evolving teams in both medium and large organisations and on a global scale. Accustomed to speaking up to C- Level, in public forums and to press. A commercial techie that is inspired by good products, and passionate and motivated people.