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The FA strengthens cybersecurity ahead of World Cup

September 2017 by Bryan Campbell, Senior Security Researcher at Fujitsu UK

As you might know, the FA announced today new plans to beef up its cybersecurity if England qualifies for Russia World Cup. Bryan Campbell, Senior Security Researcher at Fujitsu UK & Ireland responded to the news:

“The steps taken by the FA to strengthen its cybersecurity ahead of the 2018 World Cup are equally simple and effective. It’s been known that hackers can exploit WiFi connections to compromise or steal user data, and consumers have been warned on numerous occasions not to access unknown WiFi sources. Now that the FA will provide its own internet access and staff and players have been asked not to use WiFi in hotels or cafes, hopefully we can see the general public become more aware of this danger and avoid putting their data at risk. The FA also advised players to think twice before posting anything on social media, such as photos that can reveal details of their location or personal information, and this should apply to all internet users. The greatest defences are often the least exciting, and consist of doing the basic IT housekeeping well.

“These efforts should not be limited to one country, and instead have to become a regular occurrence for organisations of every size, and in every industry. Using the analogy of the World Cup, the same way training becomes a lifestyle and does not begin only after the team has arrived at the tournament, security surrounding operational and technical standards should be well practised before cybercriminal strike next time.

“To prepare for a potential attack, it is vital organisations move to a proactive approach focusing on the integration of threat intelligence and other information sources to provide the context necessary to deal with today’s advanced cyber threats. Implementing a strong security education programme underpinned by a robust security framework will allow companies to get on the front foot in combating these types of threats. It would also be great to see more companies work together to raise awareness about these easy steps we all can take to protect ourselves online. Security is a non-competitive issue, and a team game not an individual sport.”


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