How the NFL manages complex cyber risks in live sports environments

The world of professional sport holds unique cybersecurity challenges. Alongside dealing with general network threats like data breaches and ransomware attacks, sporting organizers are tasked with ensuring operational resiliency of live events across multiple jurisdictions and locations – these events face a growing range of disruptive cyber threats.

Kam Karaji, director of cybersecurity and risk management at the National Football League (NFL), is responsible for safeguarding the league’s international operations outside the US, ensuring the security of high-profile events and sensitive data across complex environments.

Infosecurity spoke to Kam about how he manages this significant challenge, including the importance of planning and collaboration with external stakeholders.

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