February 5 – Premier League Aston Villa under manager Unai Emery have a reputation of being a tough nut to crack defensively on the field. Now off the field that reputation is being enhanced through a partnership with eSentire, the club’s new Official Cybersecurity Partner.
The partnership will look to reinforce protection of digital operations, and provide an advanced cybersecurity framework, integrating 24/7 security monitoring, a dedicated Security Operations Centre (SOC), proactive threat detection, and rapid response mechanisms to address potential cyber risks.
Adrian Filby, Villa’s chief commercial officer said: “Elite Premier League performance requires best-in-class protection of our data, applications, and organisational processes. In eSentire, we have a cybersecurity partner that has introduced us to Next Level MDR – driving the market’s most performant security outcomes through AI insights, unique intelligence, and proactive threat response to deliver threat prevention at scale.
“This is a partnership that marks a new era in the protection of Aston Villa Football Club’s digital infrastructure, reinforcing our commitment to maintaining a secure and resilient environment, so we can take our game to the next level, both on and off the pitch.”
Kerry Bailey, CEO of eSentire added: “This is a prestigious and highly targeted organisation requiring protection for its Personal Identifiable Information (PII), financial data, and proprietary processes. Given the rising threats facing Premier League clubs, eSentire is the proven partner to protect digital ecosystems – in business and in sport. We’re honoured to provide continuous threat monitoring, expert-level response, and security posture improvement to Aston Villa.”
With Villa resurgent this season and making waves in the UEFA Champions League by qualifying automatically for the knock-out rounds, the club from the Midlands is becoming an increasingly target for multiple international brands, and hackers.
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