Tampa, FL -- (SBWire) -- 02/03/2017 --Tampa, FL based technology firm Abacode has been selected as the Official Cybersecurity Service Provider for the Tampa Bay Lightning & Amalie Arena.
The Tampa Bay Lightning is "The Best Franchise in Sports" per ESPN's 2016 Ultimate Standings. Abacode is one of the "Most Promising Technology Solutions Providers" per CIOReview Magazine. Together, they are teamed up to guard the high-profile sports and entertainment organization against targeted cyber-attacks, and to help provide community awareness regarding the need for proactive cybersecurity measures.
Abacode's Cyber Lorica™ SIEM/SOC platform has been applauded as a best-in-class and must-have solution for deploying real-time surveillance of an organization's critical networks, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Forward Looking Statements
The Lightning and Abacode partnership helps address the entire landscape of cyber threats, utilizing advanced technology, which is deployed and managed by a highly trained staff of cybersecurity experts. As leaders in their respective industries, both organizations hope to influence other businesses and government entities to follow suit, and to address cybersecurity attacks proactively.
"Abacode is proud to partner with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Amalie Arena. It is refreshing to see their leadership taking proactive steps needed to address the new realities of this growing issue. I am excited that we are helping the Lighting make strategic decisions, which in many cases save a company time and money, instead of tactical decisions that cost time and money. They are a very results oriented group." – Michael Ferris, CEO
Abacode and the Lightning encourage businesses, government entities and organizations of all industries and sizes to conduct in-depth cybersecurity assessments, deploy 24/7 SIEM/SOC network surveillance platforms, along with a multitude of solutions which address the threats posed by cyber criminals.
"Partnering with Abacode allows us to utilize the expertise of its staff to properly implement a managed cybersecurity program, helping to protect the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Storm and AMALIE Arena against threats without the overhead of additional staff and resources focused solely in these areas. We are pleased to have Abacode as a partner." – Sean Walker, VP of Innovation and Technology Services.
About Abacode
Abacode is a leading technology firm focused solely on cybersecurity. The company is one of only a few that provides all aspects of cybersecurity solutions for growing organizations of all sizes and industries. Its team of experts includes global thought leaders and industry experts in ethical hacking, cryptography, and corporate governance. Abacode's goal is to provide solutions and guidance before attacks become disruptions and financial hardships.
Services include, but are not limited to: 24/7 SIEM Monitoring & Remediation (Cyber Lorica™), IT Infrastructure Security Assessments, Penetration Testing, Remediation, Corporate Governance Services, Forensic Analysis, Cybersecurity Awareness Training, Policy & Procedure Development, Incidence Response Planning and more.
About Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment, LLC is an entity controlled by Jeff Vinik and its holdings include the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning, the Arena Football League's Tampa Bay Storm and the leasehold rights to the newly named Amalie Arena, the 19,092-seat downtown Tampa home in which the teams play their games. Vinik purchased the Lightning and the leasehold rights to the arena in March 2010 and has since led a complete brand and business transformation, establishing the company as one of the leading sports and entertainment entities in the United States.
For more information, please contact:
John Fay, Director of Corporate Development
Abacode
3802 Spectrum Blvd, #120 Tampa, FL 33612
John.Fay@abacode.com
www.Abacode.com
844-550-2633
