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The NFL is bolstering its international games with cutting-edge enterprise networking and cybersecurity solutions from Cisco . Tomás Maldonado , NFL Chief Information Security Officer , reveals how Cisco ’ s integrated security portfolio ensures seamless connectivity and robust protection . By leveraging complementary tools across the Cisco Security suite , the NFL is safeguarding operations while delivering confidence and security for players , staff and fans in diverse global environments . This collaboration highlights how technology is redefining the game , on and off the field .
SECURING THE GAME : HOW CISCO POWERS THE NFL ’ S INTERNATIONAL GAMES
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Cisco have announced that the NFL is now leveraging Cisco ’ s industryleading enterprise networking and cybersecurity solutions to connect and protect the NFL International Games .
Through the agreement , the NFL will continue to rely on the same Cisco technology and expertise used for the Super Bowl , NFL Draft and NFL Kickoff to bolster their operations across a growing slate of international games , which includes matchups in São Paulo , London and Munich in 2024 and Madrid in 2025 .
Over the past several years , the NFL and Cisco have worked together to develop a networking and cybersecurity playbook that is now coming to life across the partnership , leveraging the collective power of Cisco ’ s industry-leading networking , security and observability expertise and solutions .
The NFL ’ s growing international operations are also leveraging this playbook , with solutions including switching for networking , and a combination of on-premises hardware and cloud-based software from the Cisco Security portfolio , including Cisco Umbrella , Cisco XDR , Cisco Firepower and Cisco Secure Malware Analytics . Cisco ’ s world-class CX services team continues to support the NFL from deployment to monitoring and troubleshooting in real-time .
“ Cisco has been a trusted partner of the NFL for many years , providing the networking and cybersecurity technology that we rely on to connect and protect our biggest events , as well as our daily operations ,” said Gary Brantley , Chief Information Officer at the NFL .
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