The Other Offense and Defense

This article examines Super Bowl cybersecurity as an intense, time-bound operation, highlighting the expanded attack surface (temporary networks, public Wi-Fi, pop-up POS, and third-party integrations), the cyber-physical nature of stadium operations, the need for zero-trust segmentation and continuous identity enforcement, and the imperative of broadcast and game data integrity. It also underscores the risks tied to real-time betting platforms, the operational role of AI for detection and response, and the overarching goal of resilience to maintain public trust under extreme scale and scrutiny.