Partnerships with global organizations
The security of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games benefits from close collaboration with international organizations such as INTERPOL and the European Union Agency for Cyber Security (ENISA). These partnerships make it possible to share critical information and coordinate efforts to respond effectively to cyber threats.
INTERPOL plays a crucial role in facilitating global police co-operation. For Paris 2024, INTERPOL is making its global intelligence and security network available to identify and neutralize cyber threats before they can disrupt the event. For example, INTERPOL is helping to track and arrest cybercriminals operating across national borders, ensuring a rapid and co-ordinated response to cyber incidents.
ENISA, the European Union’s cybersecurity agency, provides expertise in critical infrastructure protection and cyber incident management. ENISA organizes Europe-wide cybersecurity exercises to test and improve member states’ preparedness for cyberattacks. These exercises help identify vulnerabilities and strengthen collective response capabilities. For the 2024 Games, ENISA is working closely with the French authorities to develop robust security protocols and share best practice in protecting information systems.
In addition, these organizations are collaborating to provide specialized resources and training for local security teams. This includes incident management workshops, training in the latest techniques for defending against cyber threats, and access to advanced security tools developed by international experts.
Cooperation with the private sector
Technology companies play a key role in protecting the Games’ digital infrastructure. Companies like Atos, the Worldwide IT Partner of the Olympic Games, are providing advanced security solutions and technical support to ensure the resilience of information systems.
Atos brings its expertise in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management to ensure the smooth running of critical systems during the Games. Their role includes setting up dedicated operational security centers (SOCs) to monitor and protect networks 24/7. These SOCs use intrusion detection technologies, security information and event management (SIEM) systems and real-time data analysis solutions to quickly identify and neutralize threats.
In addition, Atos collaborates with other technology giants such as Cisco, IBM and Microsoft to integrate complementary security solutions. For example, Cisco provides secure network equipment and intrusion detection services, while IBM offers identity and access management solutions to protect the sensitive information of participants and organizers.
These collaborations with the private sector enable us to benefit from the latest innovations in cybersecurity, guaranteeing enhanced protection against cyberattacks. Technology companies contribute not only their products and services, but also their expertise and human resources to train and support local security teams.
Close cooperation between international organizations, local authorities and the private sector is essential to ensure robust and resilient cybersecurity for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. These partnerships combine resources and knowledge on a global scale, offering a coordinated and effective defense against cyber threats.