Strengthening the University of Alabama Athletics’ digital defense with world-class Security Operations powered by the Aurora Platform
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – September 23, 2025 — Arctic Wolf®, a global leader in security operations, today announced a partnership to become the Proud Cybersecurity Partner of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics Program. This partnership will bring Arctic Wolf’s portfolio of industry-defining security operations solutions to the university’s technology infrastructure.
In today’s digital-first environment, universities face growing challenges in protecting sensitive data, maintaining operational continuity, and ensuring the safety of their entire campus community. Cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics, making the need for effective security operations more critical than ever. By leveraging the Arctic Wolf Aurora Platform, Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response, and Arctic Wolf Managed Risk, as well as the company’s AI-powered Security Operations Center (SOC), the Crimson Tide will gain the visibility, protections, and resilience required to stay ahead of modern threats.
“Defending the University of Alabama athletics programs is an incredible responsibility, and we are honored to play that role,” said Dan Schiappa, president, Technology & Services, Arctic Wolf. “Arctic Wolf brings a unique blend of the Aurora Platform and our AI-powered SOC to expand the university’s visibility and help detect both current and emerging threats. We’re excited to help them building long-term resilience so the Crimson Tide can concentrate on winning in the classroom and on the field.”
With a global customer base of over 10,000 organizations, including more than 50 professional sports teams, Arctic Wolf has established itself as the trusted leader in delivering tailored security outcomes to the sports sector. The company currently supports organizations across the NBA, NHL, MLS, English Premier League (EPL), Formula 1, and INDY Car, and this partnership with the Crimson Tide further extends the company’s footprint within academic institutions.
“Arctic Wolf is an industry leader that brings unmatched expertise in security operations, giving us the confidence that our fans are protected. With their support, we can focus on delivering excellence throughout the Crimson Tide community,” said Jim Carabin, Vice President and General Manager, Crimson Tide Sports Marketing.
To learn more about Arctic Wolf’s partnership with the University of Alabama Crimson Tide, visit arcticwolf.com/rolltide. For more on how Arctic Wolf protects professional and collegiate sports organizations around the world, visit arcticwolf.com/solutions/industries/sports-and-entertainment
Crimson Tide Sports Marketing, the locally based team of Learfield – the media and technology company powering college sports – is the exclusive multimedia rights holder for University of Alabama Athletics and oversees all sponsorship agreements on behalf of the Crimson Tide.
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About Arctic Wolf
Arctic Wolf® is a global leader in security operations, delivering the first cloud-native security operations platform to end cyber risk. Built on open XDR architecture, the Arctic Wolf Aurora Platform operates at a massive scale and combines the power of artificial intelligence with world-class security experts to provide 24×7 monitoring, detection, response, and risk management. We make security work!
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