AFC Bournemouth is a Premier League football club operating at the intersection of top-flight sport and cutting-edge technology. With the team reaching exciting milestones—advancing to the FA Cup Quarter Finals, pushing for European qualification, and welcoming high-profile figures like Michael B. Jordan as part-owner—digital resilience has never been more crucial. As an estimated 4 billion viewers follow the Premier League each week, AFC Bournemouth relies on trusted cybersecurity to ensure they’re always ready for the big moments. That’s why they chose a partner who could integrate seamlessly, protect around the clock, and grow with the club's ambitions.
If you’re a busy team looking for a completely hands-off approach with a partner you can truly trust, ESET is the answer. The 24x7x365 service we enjoy from ESET would have been out of reach for even a Premier League club like ours – the cost of setting up a SOC and SIEM alone is astronomical, not to mention the challenge of staffing around the clock.
Stefan Du Plooy, Head of IT at AFC Bournemouth
THE CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE
As a Premier League club, Bournemouth deals with a significant volume of sensitive data—from player contracts and medical details to financial operations and supporter information. Previously, AFC handled all cybersecurity efforts internally, overseeing threat detection, incident response, and risk management. However, basic endpoint security was no longer sufficient. As the club’s profile and success have grown, so has its exposure to potential cyber threats, making it clear that a fully managed, expert-led security solution was essential.
THE CYBERSECURITY SOLUTION
ESET’s MDR Ultimate was the perfect fit, easing the load on internal team while delivering nonstop, year-round protection. ESET experts supported the team throughout the transition—closely collaborating with AFC staff, fine-tuning settings, and ensuring everything ran smoothly with minimal disruption.
THE RESULT
AFC now benefits from top-tier, round-the-clock security that protects sensitive data and keeps match days running smoothly. The ESET MDR solution ensures continuous protection with minimal internal effort, allowing staff to stay focused on core objectives. Comprehensive visibility and control are maintained without adding complexity or overlapping technologies. It’s a scalable, expert-led approach that strengthens the club’s overall cybersecurity posture.
KEY BENEFITS FOR AFC Bournemouth
- Top-tier, round-the-clock support
- Maximum level of sensitive data protection
- Reduced complexity and resource requirements in managing security
- Comprehensive visibility and control
- Strengthened overall cybersecurity posture
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