The Olympic Games Paris 2024 was by most accounts a highly successful Olympics. Some 10,000 athletes from 204 nations competed in 329 events over 16 days. But before and during the event, authorities battled Olympic-size cybersecurity threats coming from multiple directions.
In preparation for expected attacks, authorities took several proactive measures to ensure the security of the event.
Cyber vigilance program
The Paris 2024 Olympics implemented advanced threat intelligence, real-time threat monitoring and incident response expertise. This program aimed to prepare Olympic-facing organizations for emerging cyber threats by offering a blueprint for cybersecurity strategies. (Security Intelligence)