Alpine F1 Team joins forces with FireEye Mandiant to protect data across operations
lpine F1 Team is pleased to
A announce a new strategic partnership with FireEye Mandiant , one of the most trusted cybersecurity providers in the world .
As an organisation constantly analysing and finding new ways to combat cyberthreats , Mandiant will help Alpine F1 Team stay one step ahead of cyberthreats , so it can focus on pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation – both on and off-track .
The team will benefit from Mandiant ’ s profound understanding of planning and risk management as it relies increasingly on Artificial Intelligence , connectivity between international locations , digital communication and advanced data capture across multiple platforms including telemetry , driver simulators and , of course , the cars on track .
Laurent Rossi , Chief Executive Officer , Alpine , said : “ In Formula One , success is achieved by taking humans and technology to the limit while minimising risk .
“ In Mandiant , we have found a strategic partner who shares our understanding of the importance of planning and managing cyber-risk .
“ Mandiant will provide cyber defence to Alpine F1 Team ’ s digital ecosystem , covering design , supply chain , production , simulation and racing operations .
“ In a hyper-connected digital world , this is no less critical than the advanced and very tangible solutions we enforce to protect our drivers .”
Kevin Taylor , Senior Vice President , EMEA , FireEye Mandiant , said : “ We are pleased to be working with Alpine F1 Team to help protect its employees and the intellectual property behind its F1 car with the latest Mandiant cybersecurity solutions .
I am confident that together we will tackle the new challenges of cybersecurity in the automotive industry , over the 23 races of the F1 championship and beyond .
“ I am confident that together we will tackle the new challenges of cybersecurity in the automotive industry , over the 23 races of the F1 championship and beyond .” u
“ The fastest cars in the world are also among the safest and we needed a strategic partner who could help us extend the same approach to our data , the digital reflection of who we are . Mandiant will thus cover a critical aspect of our engineering operations and is a welcome new member of our Technical Partners family .”
Pierre d ’ Imbleval , VP IS / IT Alpine , said : “ Formula One Teams are at the forefront of technological innovation and , when you are part of an elite , it is easier to become a target . intelligent DATA SECURITY www . intelligentciso . com
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