-- The Detroit Pistons have taken a major step forward in protecting their organization from cyber threats by partnering with Echelon Risk + Cyber. As cybersecurity concerns grow across the NBA and compliance requirements tighten, the Pistons turned to Echelon to help build a long-term security strategy that’s both scalable and resilient.
With over 380 employees and a lean IT team supporting high-profile operations, the Pistons needed trusted expertise. Echelon led the way by conducting penetration testing, modernizing outdated policies, and designing full-scale incident response exercises. This collaboration helped the Pistons organization better understand its cyber infrastructure and systems in an effort to mitigate vulnerabilities and risks, and aligned security controls with NIST frameworks - ultimately helping protect the organization’s operations, its dedicated fanbase, and the Pistons’ hard-earned reputation.
“Collectively, we’ve grown as an organization. It’s not just about plugging holes anymore. We have a deeper understanding of how to evolve as threats become more sophisticated,” said Paul Rapier, Vice President of IT for the Detroit Pistons.
The case study outlines measurable results from the engagement, including:
- Reduced critical vulnerabilities and modernized outdated infrastructure
- Alignment to NIST cybersecurity frameworks to improve audit readiness
- Cross-functional engagement in breach simulation exercises to build executive buy-in and readiness
- A tailored roadmap that empowered the Pistons’ IT team to scale securely and confidently
“This collaboration represents what’s possible when cybersecurity isn’t treated as a checkbox but as a catalyst for operational resilience,” said Dan Desko, CEO of Echelon Risk + Cyber. “We’re proud to support the Pistons as they continue setting the standard for proactive cybersecurity in professional sports.”
The full case study, Defending the Court: Cybersecurity Excellence for the Detroit Pistons, is now available on the Echelon website.
About Echelon Risk + Cyber
Echelon Risk + Cyber is a cybersecurity professional services firm built on the belief that privacy and security are basic human rights. Echelon’s comprehensive suite of services are customized and right-sized for each client, helping to solve even the most complex cybersecurity issues. Services include vCISO-Led Security Team as a Service, Offensive Security Consulting & Adversarial Simulation, Defensive Security Consulting & Hardening, and Cyber Risk Advisory & Compliance.
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