Behind the scenes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a distributed, multi-domain security operation spanning three countries, including 11 U.S. cities, over the course of 39 days. That’s a lot of moving pieces. To understand how security teams are adapting, Sky News interviewed Fivecast Advisor Mike Downing.
Drawing on 35 years of law enforcement and national security experience, Mike explains what it will take to maintain safety as cyber, aerial and ground threats converge at scale. He also highlights why “a solution like Fivecast is so crucial and critical” to anticipating threats and preventing disruptions to the World Cup.
You can watch the full interview on Sky News:
‘Cyber, air and ground’ threats key focus in World Cup security efforts
Full interview on Sky News
‘Cyber, air and ground’ threats key focus in World Cup security efforts
Watch nowAbout Mike Downing
Mike is a Fivecast Advisor and the Chief Security Officer for Oakview Group. He has 35 years of law enforcement and national security experience, most recently serving as the Deputy Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department and Commanding Officer for Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau where he led five operational divisions.
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