September 15 – La Liga side Girona have signed a new cybersecurity deal with WatchGuard, which will see it become the club’s Official Cybersecurity Supplier.
The deal, which has an undisclosed valuation and length, marks a ‘significant’ step in the club’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its digital security – with deals of this kind becoming frequent across the elite level of European football.
WatchGuard will apply its Unified Security Platform architecture to safeguard Girona FC’s digital environment across all key facilities, including its Montilivi stadium and training centre in Vilablareix, the Les Hortes academy player residence, and more.
Delfí Geli, president of Girona FC, said: “This partnership with WatchGuard allows us to take a step forward in elevating our cybersecurity posture. Protecting the club’s systems and data is key in an increasingly digital environment, and doing so alongside an industry leader like WatchGuard gives us peace of mind and confidence to continue growing.”
“The incorporation of WatchGuard’s security solutions represents an important milestone in our digital transformation journey,” added Marc Jordi, IT Manager at Girona FC. “In an increasingly connected world, having a robust and unified cybersecurity platform is essential to ensure the club’s operational continuity and the protection of our digital assets.”
Whilst their digital platforms are well protected, Girona could use a bit of on-pitch defence as their La Liga season has got off to a misfire. With one point from their first four games, the club sit rock bottom of the Spanish top flight. They face fellow relegation zone side Levante at the weekend, which provides a valuable opportunity to get their season back on track.
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