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- How to prepare for the evolution of threats surrounding major eventson September 30, 2024 at 3:00 pm
As we move on from the Paris Olympics, it is important for organizations to assess their preparedness for such events and plan to be even more resilient in the future.
- Security leaders respond to Olympic venue ransomware attackby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 8, 2024 at 4:00 pm
The Grand Palais exhibition hall in Paris experienced a ransomware attack, and security leaders are sharing their insights.
- A report shares hacktivist targeting criteria for the Olympic Gameson July 30, 2024 at 4:00 pm
A threat intelligence report offers insights into the evolving cyber landscape surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- Top cyber threats targeting the Paris Olympicson July 12, 2024 at 4:00 am
The 2024 Paris Olympics are quickly approaching, presenting a compelling opportunity for cybercriminals.
- Ticketmaster tickets leaked for Taylor Swift concerts and moreby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on July 10, 2024 at 4:00 am
The extortion campaign against Ticketmaster continues with 166,000 Taylor Swift ticket barcodes leaked.
- Attending the Olympics? Watch out for these mobile threatson July 2, 2024 at 4:00 pm
For those attending the Olympics or engaging with the event via a mobile application, it’s important to know the risks.
- Russian disinformation campaign attempts to disrupt the Paris Olympicsby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on June 13, 2024 at 12:00 pm
A Russian disinformation campaign is attempting to disrupt the Paris Olympics, and security leaders are sharing their thoughts.
- 2024: The year of upticks in cyber warfareon June 11, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Historical trends over the past decade prove that when global conflicts arise, cyberattacks will follow.
- The Paris Olympic Games will likely present a high cyber riskby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on June 11, 2024 at 12:00 pm
As the Paris Olympic Games draw closer, security leaders warn that the event faces a high risk of targeted cyber incidents
- Security leaders respond to Ticketmaster breachby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on June 5, 2024 at 4:00 am
The ShinyHunters threat operation has claimed to hack Ticketmaster, and security leaders are sharing their thoughts.
- Cybercriminals can leverage March Madness as bait for attackson March 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm
March Madness, like any other major public event, may provide a platform for malicious actors to work.
- Boston Red Sox partner with Centripetal for cyber network securityon March 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm
A partnership between the Boston Red Sox and Centripetal seeks to bolster the stadium’s cyber network security.
- Ensuring safety and success: The critical role of event securityon March 4, 2024 at 5:00 am
Vice President of Security at AMB Sports and Entertainment Joe Coomer shares an inside look at building an effective security strategy.
- Securing public spaces without a perimeteron January 8, 2024 at 5:00 am
Creating a security strategy in public spaces, especially those without a clear perimeter, is a constant challenge for security leaders.
- Mobile vehicle barriers: Long-term security solution for temporary eventson January 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Even without terroristic intent, crash-rated mobile vehicle barriers offer a proven solution against vehicle ramming incidents, like the one experienced in Waukesha to those caused by simple error.
- CISA holds cybersecurity exercise in preparation for Super Bowl LVIIIon September 21, 2023 at 5:29 pm
CISA, NFL, Allegiant Stadium and Super Bowl LVIII partners held a tabletop exercise this week to enhance cybersecurity response capabilities, plans and procedures.
- Scott Ashworth | Most Influential People in Security 2023on September 5, 2023 at 4:00 am
Scott Ashworth, Head of Safety and Security at Overtime Elite, recalls his work as a police officer and the transition into sports security.
- Delaware school district adopts proactive gun detection solutionon August 16, 2023 at 12:19 pm
With a goal of preventing gun violence, a Delaware school district has recently employed an AI-based gun detection system.
- CISA conducts joint exercise to keep fans and athletes safeon July 14, 2023 at 1:54 pm
CISA held a tabletop exercise at FedExField to test response plans around public safety incidents during a Washington Commanders game.
- Strengthening concert fan safety with video analyticson May 26, 2023 at 1:15 pm
The responsibility of protecting performers, staff and visitors demands layers of planning and responsiveness driven by intelligent video solutions.
- Gaming companies must protect IP from exfiltration during developmenton May 16, 2023 at 4:00 am
It’s time for companies to take a tough stance on preventing data leakage and cyber theft, and adopt cybersecurity measures during the digital production process.
- Public-private partners tackle security at the 88th Annual NFL Drafton May 8, 2023 at 2:45 pm
Local officials, federal agencies and military engineers partnered with NFL to enhance security for the 88th annual draft.
- The path to cutting-edge security at Mercedes-Benz Stadiumon May 4, 2023 at 4:00 am
Being on the cutting-edge of stadium innovation is celebrated from the top down at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home to national sports teams and other major events each year.
- Strengthen mail security to better protect public figureson April 28, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Security leaders have to be prepared for mail-based threats and doxxing, posting someone’s address online, that may target public figures.
- Wrigley Field expands security measureson April 20, 2023 at 1:30 pm
Chicago Cubs’ Wrigley Field ballpark is working to update its security measures for the ballpark, nearby venues, parking lots and the front office.
- AMA: Museum Security Leader Edition — Chris Singhon April 19, 2023 at 3:00 pm
In this AMA episode, Chris Singh, Senior Security Manager at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, talks security leadership, museum threats and more.
- Kansas Speedway, CISA join forces to test incident response planson April 7, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Racecars and cybersecurity combined at a recent tabletop exercise to test incident response plans at Kansas Speedway.
- Academy Awards introduce new crisis team to ensure event safetyon March 10, 2023 at 8:52 pm
The Academy Awards will have a crisis team this year for increased guest and staff security as public events increase back to pre-pandemic levels.
- Keeping stadiums secure despite staffing shortageson March 8, 2023 at 5:00 am
Access control, visitor management and crowd control technologies can help secure stadiums and arenas despite staffing shortages.
- How TSA prepared for the Super Bowl travel rushon February 13, 2023 at 3:02 pm
With the Super Bowl bringing thousands of people into Phoenix, TSA at PHX introduced additional security measures to ensure safe travel.