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Wielkie imprezy sportowe a nowe technologie: trendy w cyberzagrożeniach
Mega-Sporting Events and New Technologies: Trends in Cyber Threats

Author(s): Maciej Saskowski
Subject(s): Security and defense, Sports Studies
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: cybersecurity; cyber threats; Olympic Games; sport;

Summary/Abstract: The paper looks at the specific cyber threats that occur during the preparation of major sports events and in the course of such events. By taking the Olympic Games as a case study, it indicates the potential dangers posed by digital technologies used in sports and anticipates new possible threats that will arise as these technologies are implemented. A wide range of risks has been given: from direct impact on the course of sports competition to the reception of the event by the fans. Finally, proposals for combating cyber threats are presented.

  • Issue Year: XXXV/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 107-128
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: Polish