International Sports and Cyber Law: Where Global Leagues Meet National Security
As U.S. sports leagues expand globally, they face rising cybersecurity and legal challenges—from data breaches to compliance conflicts and foreign surveillance. This blog explores how international play exposes leagues, teams, and players to complex threats—and how Victory Cybersecurity Consulting helps navigate this high-stakes digital terrain.
Drafted Into Danger: The Cyber Risks Facing Pro Athletes on the Biggest Day of Their Lives
Draft day is supposed to mark the beginning of a dream—but in today’s hyperconnected world, it can just as easily become a digital nightmare. From leaked videos and data breaches to real-time harassment and targeted sabotage, athletes entering professional leagues face unprecedented cyber risks. In “Drafted Into Danger,” we examine real-world incidents across the NFL and WNBA that highlight how cyber threats can derail careers before they even start. Drawing from real cases and grounded analysis, we explore what teams, leagues, and athletes must do to secure the future of sports talent—because safeguarding players isn’t just ethical, it’s strategic.
Changing the Score: When Hackers Target the Scoreboard
At Victory Cybersecurity Consulting (VCC), we’ve seen firsthand how cyber risks to sports infrastructure are no longer theoretical—they’re operational. Our mission is to help sports organizations secure what matters most: fan trust, game integrity, and critical digital systems that keep stadiums running. This blog draws on the same intelligence-driven strategies we use with clients to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate threats, and build a resilient foundation for game-day operations.
Stop the Breach Before the Whistle: What Real Incidents Teach Us About Cyber Threat Intelligence in Sports
Professional sports leagues are increasingly targeted by nation-state groups and criminal syndicates who see disruption, extortion, and data theft opportunities. Cyber threat intelligence (CTI) isn’t a buzzword—it’s the operational layer that helps teams move from reactive to proactive security.
Cybersecurity in Sports: Players’ Endeavor for Wealth Must Consider Safety and Organizational Safeguards
Our first ever blog addresses how players can be susceptible to threats on social media platforms as they attempt to navigate building a brand and what organizations should be doing to help.