• CISA Releases Dynamic New Guide for Stadium and Arena Owners to Fortify Operations, Mitigate Vulnerabilities and Elevate Emergency Preparedness WASHINGTON - Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released theVenue Guide for Mitigating Dependency Disruptions, a new resource designed to strengthen the resilience of public gathering venues. • This guide provides stadium and arena owners and operators with baseline strategies to mitigate the consequences of potential disruptions to four critical lifeline sectors-including Energy, Water and Wastewater Systems, Communications, and Transportation. • CISA developed this guide in close collaboration with government and industry experts from the four lifeline sectors as a concise, actionable resource for stadium and arena owners. • Tailored for major public gathering events- such as FIFA World Cup 2026, America 250, and 2028 Summer Olympics, the guide draws on lessons learned from recent disruptions at high-profile public gathering sports and entertainment facilities across the United States and internationally. • It equips critical infrastructure stakeholders with a clear understanding of threats to lifeline sectors and provides effective strategies to safeguard operations, reduce vulnerabilities, and enhance preparedness. • “Today’s risk environment is rapidly evolving, posing serious threats and disruptions to U.S.

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  • The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today issued the “Venue Guide for Mitigating Dependency Disruptions,” a concise resource for stadium and arena owners to strengthen resilience against disruptions to key lifeline sectors-energy, water and wastewater, communications, and transportation. Developed with government and industry experts, the guide offers baseline strategies for assessing risks, identifying critical dependencies, and enhancing emergency preparedness for major events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2028 Summer Olympics, and other large public gatherings. CISA emphasizes partnership with local services, first responders, and security advisors to share threat intelligence and improve collective response capabilities.

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