CyberCX Kicks Off 2026 as Official Cyber Partner to Asia-Pacific’s Largest Sporting Event
Melbourne, 19 January, 2026
CyberCX, Australia and New Zealand’s leading provider of cyber security services, will return as the Australian Open’s Official Cyber Security Partner in 2026, marking the company’s fourth year partnering with the Asia-Pacific region’s largest annual sporting event.
CyberCX CEO John Paitaridis said, “The Australian Open continues to go from strength to strength as Asia Pacific’s marquee tennis tournament. We are proud to partner with Tennis Australia to help deliver one of the most iconic sporting events globally.
“As an organisation, CyberCX’s mission is to secure our communities and nothing brings our communities together like sports. From the grassroots to the stadiums, CyberCX is laser-focused on protecting and defending our sporting clubs, codes and major events.
“This year promises to be a blockbuster year in sport with millions attending and billions watching major tournaments and events including the FIFA World Cup, the Men’s T20 World Cup, and the Winter Olympics. This packed calendar starts in Asia with a spotlight on Melbourne Park for the Australian Open.
“The cyber risks to sporting codes, organisations and professional athletes are very real – ranging from disruption, data theft, privacy breaches, ticketing and financial fraud. Against the backdrop of a deteriorating threat landscape, it’s more important than ever for business, government and sporting organisations to work together to secure our multi-billion dollar sports industry.”
Tennis Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer, Cedric Cornelis said “The Australian Open is built on strong partnerships, and CyberCX has become a trusted part of our team over the past four years. Their support helps us deliver a seamless, world-class event for fans, players and partners, both at Melbourne Park and around the world. We’re delighted to continue working together as we kick off the tennis calendar for the year.”
CyberCX has previously warned that the global sporting sector faces a hazardous cyber threat environment with Australia becoming an increasingly attractive target, and has reinforced the need for continued investment in cyber security.
CyberCX is also the official cyber security partner to the Wallabies and Wallaroos, helping to improve Rugby Australia’s cyber security defences through cyber incident simulation exercises, organisation risk assessments, penetration testing and uplift in cyber security controls at Rugby Australia.
