EXECUTIVE BRIEF
Digital Signage Security Essentials: Protecting Your Network and Content
About this Executive Brief
The importance of IT security in today’s digital age cannot be overstated– and as organizations continue to integrate new technologies into their operations, the potential for vulnerabilities increases.
Digital signage, often seen as a simple display tool, is no exception. It is crucial for companies to understand the security implications of their digital signage systems to protect their networks and data.
In a recent webinar hosted by AVIXA—the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association—experts from Poppulo discussed the critical aspects of IT security for digital signage. In the webinar, Joe Giebel, SVP Digital Signage at Poppulo; Jan Jakoubek, Manager of Security Sales Enablement at Poppulo; Christopher Payne, Chief Information Security Officer at Poppulo; and Adrienne Komogorov, Senior Associate Counsel and Data Protection Officer at Poppulo; covered various topics, including the current state of IT security, securing digital signage environments, ensuring content integrity, and controlling access to signage networks.
In this guide, we’ll summarize the key points from the webinar:
- The critical importance of a secure platform
- The three tenets of digital signage security
- Best practices for managing access and content integrity By implementing these strategies, organizations can mitigate risks and ensure the security of their digital signage systems.
Author
Christine Kendall
Content Marketing Manager, Poppulo
Contributors
Joe Giebel
Senior Vice President, Digital Signage
Jan Jakoubek
Manager, Security Sales Enablement at Poppulo
Chris Payne
Chief Information Security Officer at Poppulo
Adrienne Komogorov
Senior Associate Counsel & Data Protection Officer at Poppulo
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