While football fans are enjoying Super Bowl 58 on February 11, most viewers probably don’t realize how much preparation goes into securing such a colossal event. Like sporting events organizers, corporate teams can benefit from implementing some core ideas from big event security into their own security strategy. To see how, walk in the shoes of an event security team for a bit.
First, consider this iconic scenario: a breathtaking game is in full swing and the stadium suddenly goes dark. Chaos ensues. Now imagine that the lights did not go out because of an accidental power failure. Instead, the lights were turned off by unknown hackers wanting to make a name for themselves. Pulling off something as big as that would certainly gain them the notoriety they were seeking — and perhaps reap financial gains from some strategically placed bets.