About Steven Kenny

Steven Kenny has spent 14 years in the security sector undertaking various roles that have seen him take responsibility for key elements of mission critical, high profile projects across a number of different vertical markets. For the last, four year’s Steven has focused his attentions on how technologies can best complement day to day operations and specifically address operational issues by supporting the A&E consultant community across Northern Europe. Steven is all a committee member for ASIS International focusing on Education for the security sector and the UK technology advisor for TINYg (Terrorist Information New York group).

Posts by Steven Kenny:

    Equal and approved!

    Let’s kick things off with a bold statement: this article may raise eyebrows, but it dives into a crucial conversation about the issues and complexities resulting from this common specification phrase. “Equal and approved” is a term often included by consultants in project specifications, and it’s quickly become every contractor’s new best friend. But what’s … Continued

      Cybersecurity opportunities for system integrators

      GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance and cybersecurity are intrinsically linked. While the former involves governments and regulators aiming to protect personal data, at the same time cybercriminals are planning how to steal this data for financial gain. The risks associated with complacency around GDPR compliance and inadequate cybersecurity have been much publicized in the … Continued

        The impact of AI analytics and cybersecurity

        The topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is picking up a vast amount of momentum and coverage across the security industry. Despite the varying definitions of AI, what industry experts can agree on is that the true potential is still to be realized. Digital transformation is crucial for businesses of the future. Front and center of … Continued

          Why an integrated approach to smart technology is critical for commercial buildings

          The last few years have been tumultuous for the commercial real estate market. Fortunately, we’re now in the midst of a resurgence and experiencing a sustained return to pre-pandemic occupancy levels. This is, of course a positive shift, but it’s important to bear in mind that the expectations of those who use these buildings have … Continued

            What are the cybersecurity issues in video surveillance?

            Cybersecurity should be an ongoing concern for consumers and companies in every sector, within their own organizations, amongst their stakeholders and throughout supply chains. The video surveillance industry is no exception. Far from the days of CCTV cameras, which held little to no information and were not connected to a network, the advances in digital … Continued