West Ham United is pleased to announce a multi-year renewal of its partnership with Salus, fortifying an already robust relationship between the Club and its Official Cyber Security Partner. Since its inception in 2024, Salus has been instrumental in shielding the Club's growing operations, achieving notable reductions in cyber vulnerabilities and enhancing response times.
As part of the renewed collaboration, supporters at London Stadium can expect to see increased Salus branding on matchdays, reinforcing the partnership's visibility across the Club's digital platforms. The renewed agreement underscores the confidence and mutual growth objectives shared by both organisations.
Salus is committed to strengthening West Ham United’s infrastructure to combat the ever-evolving cyber threats in the industry. By working closely with several departments across the Club, the intention is to build a best-in-class cyber security strategy.
Director of IT at West Ham United, Mo Ali, provided insights into the partnership's ongoing success. He highlighted the role of extensive PEN testing in refining cyber security protocols, alongside future plans to align them with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). This new remit ensures measures tailored to protect against emerging cyber threats.
Nathan Thompson, Executive Director at West Ham United, emphasised the integral role Salus plays in the Club's digital ecosystem, expressing excitement about the partnership facilitating further international expansion and a heightened global presence.
Greg King, Sales Director at Salus, echoed these sentiments, expressing eagerness to further develop West Ham United's cyber capabilities through their comprehensive services, including penetration testing, NIST consultancy, and data privacy enhancements.
The partnership between West Ham United and Salus not only promises enhanced security for the Club but also positions it as a trailblazer in adopting leading regulatory standards and best practices.
