Rethinking AV Security in a Connected World

In this episode of UC Today, host Kristian McCann sits down with Jim Johnstone, CISO at Yorktel-Kinly, to explore the new realities of AV security in the modern enterprise. As AV systems evolve from isolated room setups to deeply integrated network components, the line between facility tech and IT infrastructure is disappearing. But has security thinking kept pace? Johnstone unpacks the transformation of AV systems and why organizations need to elevate their approach from project-based oversight to lifecycle governance. In this in-depth conversation, you’ll discover: 🔵 How AV’s shift from isolated rooms to connected infrastructure has expanded the security perimeter. 🔵 Why shared ownership among IT, facilities, and security teams is creating blind spots. 🔵 Common overlooked missteps — like stale credentials and unmanaged firmware — that open quiet entry points for attackers. 🔵 How to translate enterprise-grade frameworks (ISO, NIST, CIS Controls) into practical AV security workflows. Subscribe to UC Today for more expert insights on AV, UC, and workplace technology.