Sara Whitesel Sara Whitesel

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.

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Sara Whitesel Sara Whitesel

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.

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Sara Whitesel Sara Whitesel

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.

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