The challenge

NCSC research shows that sports clubs are a high value target for cyber attackers. They need to secure their digital footprint and protect their sensitive data by procuring technology from firms with solid cyber postures.

Data breaches can result in costly fines and Intellectual Property being exposed. They can also result in damage to reputation, which harms client and investor trust, erodes customer base and hinders sales.

Why Kairos chose to work with Vertical Structure

Andrew and Gareth are focused on developing the interactive platform, and navigating their expansion journey. The recognised the importance of making sure the platform and data were secure, but did not have the internal resource to test the cloud environment & the web application, and to navigate the complexities of information security.

Vertical Structure has experience of working with the sports sector - from Ireland’s largest sporting organisation, to other startups and scaleups - so knows first hand how to address the challenges the industry faces.

The solution

The Vertical Structure team completed penetration testing of the Kairos web and mobile application at every step of the Software/System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to give assurance that security was an utmost priority. Assessing compliance with industry regulations & the client’s specific security needs.

Results

Vertical Structure provided credible findings and outlined clear improvements that Kairos was able to implement, and ensure its cyber security defences. Kairos also achieved ISO27001:2013 certification as evidence to internal and external stakeholders of its commitment to ensure that data is protected from misuse, corruption or loss.