DP World Tour and Fortinet Extend Collaborative Partnership
The DP World Tour has officially announced an extensive multi-year extension of its partnership with Fortinet, a distinguished leader in global cybersecurity that champions the integration of networking and security solutions.
As the designated Official Cybersecurity Partner, Fortinet will sustain its provision of innovative security measures to the global golfing circuit until 2028.
Since commencing its role in the 2022 season, Fortinet has significantly bolstered the DP World Tour’s digital transformation initiatives.
Notably, the Tour operates one of the largest and most intricate ‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOD) ecosystems within the realm of sports, witnessing daily attendance of up to 30,000 individuals across a 42-tournament season spanning 25 countries by 2026.
Central to this partnership is the Fortinet Security Fabric, a robust framework of automated, integrated security solutions empowered by sophisticated threat intelligence. This technology diligently safeguards data pertaining to players, fans, and stakeholders during tournaments and on digital platforms.
Expanding upon this solid foundation, the Tour has also incorporated advanced protections for remote and mobile users through FortiSASE. This innovative solution integrates seamlessly with the Security Fabric, ensuring immediate coverage.
Within the framework of Unified SASE, FortiSASE employs AI-driven insights alongside comprehensive Digital Experience Monitoring, thereby creating an exceptional user experience.
Looking ahead, the next phase of this partnership will unveil the Fortinet Security Operations platform, facilitating enhanced threat detection capabilities, automation processes, and GenAI-driven responses.
In addition to technological advancements, the DP World Tour is committed to enhancing cybersecurity awareness. This commitment is actualized by leveraging Fortinet’s Training Institute resources to educate staff and bolster organizational resilience.
The Fortinet Threat Score, which quantitatively tracks the average score to par for players on specific holes, will persist across global broadcasts as well as on the DP World Tour’s website and social media platforms.
As an Official Marketing Partner, Fortinet branding will retain visibility at major events, and the company will officially partner with six tournaments within the DP World Tour calendar.
Joe Sarno, Executive Vice President of International Sales at Fortinet, remarked, Fortinet is honored to extend our collaboration with the DP World Tour, exemplifying our mutual dedication to technology, innovation, and security.
Through the robust capabilities of the Fortinet Security Fabric, we are fortifying the Tour’s expanding digital landscape, ensuring each event worldwide is grounded in a trustworthy and resilient framework.
This partnership illustrates how Fortinet’s cybersecurity solutions empower organizations to securely pursue digital innovation.
Michael Cole, Chief Technology Officer of the DP World Tour, added, “The Tour has made significant investments in a plethora of digital products, utilizing the extensive data collected during each round to keep fans continuously informed.
As technological advancements accelerate, we are equally witnessing an increase in cyber threats. Our extended partnership with Fortinet will empower us to continually evaluate new capabilities, ensuring we proactively address our cybersecurity needs.”
Source link: Golfbusinessnews.com.
