Roger Hampel
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Aston Villa Football Club has announced eSentire as its Official Cybersecurity Partner, reinforcing its commitment to protecting digital operations. The partnership will see eSentire 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.
Industry-Leading Experience in Cyber Defense
With over two decades of experience, eSentire specializes in securing high-risk critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. The company continuously adapts to the changing digital landscape, leveraging cutting-edge technology and AI-driven security solutions to protect businesses across various industries.
Statements from Key Leaders Aston Villa eSentire
Aston Villa’s Chief Commercial Officer, Adrian Filby, emphasized the importance of digital security in modern football operations, stating:
“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.”
Echoing this sentiment, Kerry Bailey, CEO of eSentire, highlighted the increasing cybersecurity threats in football and the need for specialized protection:
“eSentire and Aston Villa share a mutual passion for achieving excellence. 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.”
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