The Challenge: A Complex and Evolving Threat Landscape

In today’s environment, risks are coming from multiple directions:

• Terrorism and targeted attacks remain a persistent concern across public spaces.

• Fan and crowd behaviour at large sporting fixtures has seen a rise in aggression towards staff, officials, and media.

• Theft and organised crime increasingly target high-value equipment and vehicles at events.

• Cyber-physical convergence means that digital vulnerabilities (such as access control hacks) can quickly create physical security threats.

• Compliance pressures continue to stretch already busy managers and teams, creating gaps where risks can slip through.

Each of these risks can have severe consequences for safety, operations, and reputation — and they are often interconnected.