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The NCS⁴ Publishes Industry Report on Professional Sports Venue Security Issues, Emerging Threats, and Technology Solutions

Posted on July 28, 2022August 29, 2022

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has published results from its Venue Security Director Survey in an Industry Report.

The sporting world faces unique challenges when returning to play following a global pandemic, and many leagues, teams, and venues are exploring ways to maintain or improve their security operations. The purpose of this survey is to explore professional sports venue security issues, emerging threats, and technology solutions. Information gleaned from this study will assist venue directors in policy development, increase awareness of technology solutions, identify resource needs, and address training gaps to help protect human, physical, and cyber assets.

CISA and NCS⁴ Release Stadium Spotlight: Connected Devices and Integrated Security Considerations

Posted on June 24, 2022August 29, 2022

Stadiums could be vulnerable to increasing cyber threats that have physical consequences. As monitoring and control technologies and connected devices become further integrated into stadium operations, new vectors for a disruptive attack are emerging.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴), created the Stadium Spotlight: Connected Devices and Integrated Security Considerations to begin mitigating these risks. This product provides stadium operators and the broader critical infrastructure community with a quick-hit resource that highlights the connected stadium environment, key vulnerabilities and consequences, and recommended enterprise- and asset-level risk mitigations.

For more information and to access this product, visit https://lnkd.in/g_mJDyKz

Six Individuals to be Awarded Friends of NCS⁴ at National Conference

Posted on June 16, 2022August 11, 2022

A total of six professionals will be recognized for their contributions to NCS⁴ during the 2022 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 28-30 in Orlando. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

The Friends of NCS⁴ Award recognizes professionals whose contributions have been invaluable to the advancement of the Center. The NCS⁴ staff and leadership nominate individuals who have been a resource to the Center’s goals and activities during the past year.

Eight Individuals to be Honored as Emerging Industry Leaders at National Conference

Posted on June 14, 2022August 11, 2022

A total of eight professionals will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues during the 2022 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 28-30 in Orlando. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

“The Emerging Industry Leader Award allows professional leagues, NCAA member institutions, marathon and endurance events organizations, and interscholastic athletics programs to honor individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in addressing safety and security related issues,” said Brooke Graves, MSCJ, NREMT, NCS⁴ Senior Training Manager and Awards Luncheon Master of Ceremonies. “These contributions involve enhancing safety and security at their venue beyond what is normally required and setting an example for other young aspiring sports security professionals to follow.