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The sports industry is increasingly relying on technology to enhance the fan experience and to manage operations, which means it is also increasingly at risk of cyber attacks. A managed cybersecurity solution can help to protect against these threats by providing ongoing monitoring and management of an organization's cybersecurity posture. 

Some specific ways in which managed cybersecurity solutions can benefit the sports industry include: 

1. Protecting against data breaches: Sports organizations often have a large amount of sensitive data, such as personal information about players and fans, financial data, and confidential business information. A managed cybersecurity solution can help to prevent data breaches by identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities in an organization's systems and networks. 
2. Ensuring the availability of systems: In the sports industry, it is critical that systems are always available and functioning properly. A managed cybersecurity solution can help to ensure that systems are up and running, even in the event of a cyber attack. 
3. Reducing the risk of financial loss: A successful cyber attack can result in financial losses for a sports organization, both through direct costs (such as the cost of responding to the attack) and indirect costs (such as lost revenue due to a disrupted event). A managed cybersecurity solution can help to reduce the risk of financial loss by preventing successful attacks and minimizing the impact of any that do occur. 
4. Protecting brand reputation: A cyber attack can also damage an organization's reputation, which can be especially important in the sports industry where the reputation of teams and players is a key part of their value. A managed cybersecurity solution can help to protect an organization's reputation by reducing the risk of an attack and by responding quickly and effectively if one does occur.