Cybersecurity in sport is no longer just an IT issue. Brendan Rooney, Global Incident Response Lead at Booz Allen Hamilton, explains how evolving threats are reshaping leadership decisions, operational resilience, and long-term reputation in elite sport.
In this video, Madison Slater, Director of Cybersecurity at Tepper Sports & Entertainment, explains how a single incident can be operationally detrimental, damaging trust with fans and partners alike. Her insight underscores the importance of proactive leadership in safeguarding both digital infrastructure and stakeholder confidence.
Cyber-attacks can disrupt stadium operations, ticketing, and broadcast feeds.
Breaches impact sponsor trust, athlete safety, and fan confidence.
Leadership decisions in the first hours of a crisis can determine both the financial impact and the organisation’s long-term reputation.
This November, Premier Sports Network and Booz Allen Hamilton will take this conversation further with an immersive live simulation:
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Duke University
The Breached! simulation will put C-Suite leaders in the boardroom during a live cyber-attack. Every decision will count. Millions could be on the line. Will your leadership stand the test?
Booz Allen Hamilton is a global consulting firm specialising in cybersecurity, analytics, and engineering. With decades of experience advising governments, corporations, and elite sports organisations, Booz Allen provides the tools and intelligence to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
In elite sport, cybersecurity is only as strong as the weakest link. Madison Slater, Director of Cybersecurity at Tepper Sports & Entertainment, explains why building trust and accountability across third-party vendors is now essential to safeguarding fan experience and operational integrity.