"Each year, the Super Bowl represents one of the most complex security operations in the United States. Tens of thousands of fans gather in a single venue, millions travel domestically, and more than 100 million viewers tune in across broadcast, streaming, and mobile platforms, making it one of the most visible live events in the country. This year, however, the security environment surrounding the Super Bowl is markedly different."
"Social polarization, geopolitical instability, and the growing convergence of online and real-world threats have created a risk landscape that is more volatile than in previous years. While the NFL and law enforcement agencies remain exceptionally well prepared, the threat profile facing Super Bowl LX reflects broader shifts now confronting large organizations everywhere: cyber, physical, and influence-driven risks are no longer distinct challenges, but interlocking ones."
The Super Bowl now faces a more volatile risk landscape driven by social polarization, geopolitical instability, and the merging of online and real-world threats. Cyber, physical, and influence-driven risks are increasingly interdependent, creating complex scenarios for event protection. Threat intelligence reports rising online rhetoric that can escalate into planning, coordinated digital activity to amplify disruption or fear, and attempts to exploit ticketing, streaming, betting platforms, and stadium infrastructure. Increased vigilance is required even without inevitability of incident. Physical security concerns prioritize high-visibility disruptions over large-scale attacks, emphasizing prevention and rapid response.
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