Safe Events Start With Threat Intel and Digital Security

Major events like the FIFA World Cup and the US sesquicentennial celebration face complex security challenges that begin long before attendees arrive at venues. Threat actors start preparing months in advance by registering fake domains, collecting exposed credentials, and monitoring public schedules across social media and dark web forums, creating digital footprints that can signal physical threats. According to ZeroFox security expert Olga Polishchuk, the most effective event security strategies integrate threat intelligence and digital monitoring early in the planning process, extending protection beyond venue perimeters to hotels, transportation hubs, and other gathering points where high-profile individuals and attendees are vulnerable.