Fortinet Extends DP World Tour Partnership to Enhance Cybersecurity and Fan Experience
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Fortinet, a global cybersecurity leader, has expanded its partnership with the DP World Tour to bolster the tour’s digital security infrastructure and enhance the fan experience through innovative data visualization. The extended collaboration will see Fortinet provide its industry-leading cybersecurity solutions to protect the tour’s expanding digital ecosystem, while also introducing the Fortinet Threat Score – a new feature for broadcast and digital platforms.
Strengthening Cybersecurity for a Growing Digital Ecosystem
The DP World Tour, like many modern sports organizations, relies heavily on digital platforms for everything from tournament operations to fan engagement. This increasing reliance also expands the potential attack surface for cyber threats. Recognizing this,the DP World Tour is proactively strengthening its defenses with Fortinet’s support.
Fortinet will provide its comprehensive Security Fabric platform, a broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity architecture. this platform is designed to provide end-to-end protection across the tour’s network, endpoints, and cloud environments. According to Fortinet, the security Fabric helps organizations “drive digital innovation securely” by providing a trusted and resilient foundation. https://www.fortinet.com/security-fabric
“As technology advances quicken, we see the landscape of cyber threats gathering pace too,” stated Michael Cole, Chief Technology Officer at DP World Tour. “Our extended partnership with Fortinet will enable us to further assess new capabilities and ensure we remain proactive in assessing our needs and enhancing our cyber protection.”
Enhancing the Fan Experience with the Fortinet Threat Score
Beyond backend security,the partnership introduces a unique fan-facing feature: the Fortinet Threat Score.This innovative tool visualizes the difficulty of each golf hole relative to par and showcases player performance. this integration of cybersecurity branding with a compelling data visualization aims to engage fans in a new and informative way.
Fortinet branding will also be prominently displayed at DP World Tour events, and the company will serve as an official partner for six tournaments throughout the season.
Key Takeaways
* Expanded Cybersecurity: Fortinet will provide its Security Fabric platform to protect the DP World Tour’s digital infrastructure.
* Innovative Fan Engagement: The Fortinet Threat score will offer fans a new way to understand hole difficulty and player performance.
* Strategic Partnership: Fortinet will be an official partner for six DP World Tour tournaments.
* Proactive Threat Mitigation: The partnership reflects the DP World Tour’s commitment to proactively addressing the growing threat of cyberattacks.
Joe Sarno,EVP International Sales at fortinet,emphasized the shared commitment to technology,innovation,and security. “Through the power of the Fortinet Security Fabric, we’re helping to secure the Tour’s expanding digital ecosystem, ensuring that every event around the world is built on a trusted and resilient foundation.”
This partnership highlights the increasing importance of cybersecurity in the sports industry and demonstrates how organizations are leveraging technology to protect their operations and enhance the fan experience. As the DP World tour continues to expand its digital offerings, the collaboration with Fortinet will be crucial in maintaining a secure and reliable platform for both the tour and its fans.
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