Sports Cybersecurity Firm Teams Up with Resorts World Las Vegas

• Resorts World Las Vegas is stepping up its cybersecurity game
• The Strip property is partnering with Acronis to help safeguard critical systems and data

Acronis, the cybersecurity company known for protecting more than 40 professional sports teams worldwide from cyberattacks, announced Wednesday that its first client in the resort/hospitality sector will be Resorts World Las Vegas.

Resorts World will join the Switzerland-based company’s #TeamUp program. The collaboration is supported by Agilec IT, a Las Vegas-based managed service provider (MSP). Resorts World will deploy Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud and Acronis Hosted Storage to safeguard critical systems, with Agilitec providing ongoing monitoring and support to ensure resilience and operational efficiency.

Resorts World Las Vegas is proud to continue strengthening our cybersecurity strategy through partnerships with leading technology providers,” said Pete Small, Resorts World’s chief information security officer. “Collaborating with Agilitec IT and Acronis marks an important milestone for our resort, combining trust and innovation to safeguard our guests, operations, and brand.”

While Resorts World hasn’t been publicly reported as a direct victim of a cyberattack, in August 2024, it took extraordinary precautions during the Black Hat and DEF CON hacker conventions, conducting daily room inspections tied to ransomware threats.

Hotels and resorts are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks because they handle sensitive guest data, payment systems, and large IT infrastructures.

Resorts World’s neighboring casinos suffered crippling cyberattacks in September 2023. A ransomware attack orchestrated by the Scattered Spider and ALPHV/BlackCat groups disrupted slot machines, digital room keys, and reservation systems across MGM Resorts, costing the company more than $100 million.

Caesars Entertainment was attacked around the same time and paid a $15 million ransom to prevent stolen loyalty program data from being leaked.

Acronis’ clients also include MLB’s San Diego Padres, the NFL’s Washington Commanders, and motorsports’ Toyota Gazoo Racing.