Following Operation Epic Fury, regional kinetic operations have transitioned into direct, persistent threats against commercial shipping, energy infrastructure, and critical supply chains.

The Flashpoint Threat Intelligence Brief: Middle East cuts through headline noise to deliver tactical, ground-level intelligence for government agencies, corporate security leads, and global logistics teams—turning Flashpoint’s primary source intelligence into proactive risk mitigation.

Here is what your security operations team needs to track this week.

Operational SITREP: Executive Summary

Between October 16 and October 22, Ansarallah (the Houthi movement) expanded its operations against Yemeni government forces, striking the Al-Alam training center in Shabwa governorate with three ballistic missiles on October 19. Local officials reported at least 53 people killed and more than 200 wounded. Houthi forces also reportedly advanced into western Taiz city and claimed additional attacks against Saudi-aligned forces.

The United Kingdom announced it would deploy Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets, an A400M transport aircraft, and military advisers to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s defenses against Houthi missile and drone attacks. The deployment comes as Saudi authorities continue responding to strikes against aviation infrastructure and other targets.

Inside Iran, reports of renewed US military strikes against Iranian facilities remained disputed. Iranian sources alleged attacks on the Kenarak naval base and an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) anti-ship missile unit in Sirik, although a US official rejected the Kenarak account and neither incident has been independently confirmed. Iran also placed border forces on maximum alert, conducted ballistic missile launches, and reinforced preparations for potential renewed hostilities.

Regional tensions extended into Iraq’s Kurdistan region, where Iranian ballistic missiles and drones struck Kurdish opposition positions near Erbil on October 21. Iraq began closing its border crossings with Iran the same day, following Pakistan’s closure of its second crossing earlier in the reporting period.

Maritime attacks continued in the Strait of Hormuz and waters off Saudi Arabia, with UKMTO reporting a tanker damaged by unknown projectiles northeast of Jubail.

In the cyber domain, Iranian authorities issued binding directives to cut domestic access to the international internet if another war begins. Separately, the Handala Hack Team claimed breaches of Israeli military units and personnel, while new research documented the use of online advertising infrastructure to deliver Candiru spyware.

Kinetic & Maritime Risk

The expansion of Houthi operations into southern Yemen adds another front to an already sustained campaign against Saudi Arabia. Beyond the October 19 strike in Shabwa, Ansarallah forces reportedly advanced into western Taiz, approaching the Old Airport neighborhood and Taiz University. The group also claimed to have downed a Saudi military helicopter near Najran, although Saudi authorities have not confirmed the loss. Meanwhile, the UK’s deployment of RAF Typhoon fighter jets and military advisers will provide additional defensive support to Saudi Arabia while increasing the number of Western military assets exposed to Houthi attacks.

Preparations for potential renewed hostilities between Iran and Israel also intensified. Iran’s reported “Code 100” maximum border alert coincided with ballistic missile activity near Urmia and an Israeli long-range strike exercise involving dozens of fighter jets and reported US aerial refueling support. Iranian sources separately alleged US strikes against military facilities at Kenarak and Sirik, although neither incident has been independently confirmed and a US official disputed the Kenarak account. Together, these developments point to heightened military readiness, even as the timing and likelihood of renewed large-scale operations remain uncertain.

Iran’s strikes against Kurdish opposition positions near Erbil introduce additional security concerns for organizations operating in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. The attacks followed Iranian statements concerning the potential expulsion or transfer of Kurdish opposition members from Iraq, while the closure of border crossings by Iraq and Pakistan further complicates overland movement and commercial logistics.

At sea, the threat extends beyond the Strait of Hormuz to waters off Saudi Arabia. UKMTO reported a tanker damaged by unknown projectiles northeast of Jubail, while separate reporting identified another tanker struck in the Red Sea. Iranian claims of additional incidents, including a purported mine strike in the Strait of Hormuz, remain unverified. The continued attacks across multiple maritime corridors complicate transit planning for commercial shipping and energy operators.

Cyber and Hybrid Risk

New research from Citizen Lab and another research group identified how Israeli digital advertising agency Discover-Tech used a capability known as AdFection to track individuals and deliver Candiru spyware through ordinary online advertisements. The operation reportedly used advertising infrastructure spanning more than 120,000 websites and 75,000 applications, with targeted devices potentially compromised simply by loading a malicious advertisement. Targets included dozens of Al Jazeera journalists, while the advertisements also reached networks associated with the UN, NATO, the International Criminal Court, and the Pentagon.

The Handala Hack Team also claimed new compromises of Israeli military entities, including a media-monitoring and analysis center it associated with Unit 8200 and the commander of the IDF’s Yahalam combat engineering unit. The group published more than 500 purportedly classified documents and tens of thousands of alleged internal messages, attributing its access in part to sensitive operational information stored on personal devices. These claims have not been independently verified.

Meanwhile, Iranian authorities issued binding directives requiring domestic access to the international internet to be cut immediately if another war begins. The order raises the prospect of significant communications disruptions for businesses and personnel operating inside Iran. A Ukrainian intelligence assessment also reported cooperation between Russian and Iranian hacking groups targeting Israeli infrastructure, while Iranian opposition activists warned of a suspicious Telegram account impersonating Israeli military intelligence to solicit personal information and documents.

Recommended Risk Posture and Protective Controls

Organizations with personnel, facilities, or operations exposed to the conflict should reassess physical security, travel arrangements, maritime operations, and cyber defenses.

Cyber Defense

• Reduce exposure to malicious advertising: Review browser and network-level ad blocking, mobile device security, and spyware response procedures, particularly for journalists, government personnel, and other high-risk individuals.
• Prepare for hack-and-leak activity: Organizations with Israeli government or defense ties should review incident-response and communications plans and reinforce policies against storing sensitive operational information on unmanaged personal devices.
• Establish contingency communications: Organizations with staff, contractors, or partners in Iran should prepare alternate communication and check-in procedures that do not rely on international internet connectivity.
• Reinforce impersonation awareness: Personnel interacting with Iranian civil-society or diaspora communities should verify the identities of accounts claiming intelligence affiliations before sharing sensitive information.

Physical and Operational Defense

• Maintain heightened maritime security: Monitor UKMTO advisories and review transit risks in the Strait of Hormuz, waters near Jubail, and the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia.
• Review Saudi Arabia travel and facility security: Confirm flight availability, maintain alternate travel arrangements, and review shelter procedures amid continued missile and drone activity.
• Reassess operations near Erbil and regional border crossings: Review proximity to Iranian Kurdish opposition facilities, update emergency plans, and account for disruptions associated with Iraqi and Pakistani border closures.
• Review security at Western-linked facilities: Organizations associated with US or allied government operations should assess physical security and incident-reporting procedures in light of Iranian statements identifying Western political and infrastructure targets as potential objectives in renewed hostilities.

Strategic Outlook: Operational Forecast

Over the next 48–72 hours, Ansarallah is likely to sustain missile and drone pressure on Saudi cities and infrastructure while continuing operations against Yemeni government forces in Taiz, Shabwa, and Aden. The deployment of RAF Typhoon aircraft strengthens Saudi air defenses but also places additional UK personnel and equipment within range of potential Houthi attacks.

Iran’s maximum border alert, ballistic missile activity, and preparations for communications restrictions indicate heightened readiness for a possible resumption of large-scale hostilities. Israel’s recent long-range strike exercise reinforces concerns about further escalation, although renewed US-Israeli military action remains uncertain. Iranian strikes near Erbil and the closure of Iraqi and Pakistani border crossings also raise the possibility of further disruption to regional security and logistics.

Commercial shipping is likely to remain exposed to attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waterways, while competing claims about responsibility will continue complicating incident assessments. In the cyber domain, Handala may release additional material it claims to have obtained from Israeli military sources, and intelligence collection, impersonation activity, and competing information narratives are likely to persist alongside physical threats.

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What is the Flashpoint Physical Threat Intelligence Brief?

The Flashpoint Physical Threat Intelligence Brief: Middle East is a recurring threat intelligence update that translates raw primary-source open-source intelligence (OSINT) and geospatial data into actionable physical security analysis. It focuses on kinetic conflict developments, standoff weapon capabilities, maritime corridor security, and critical infrastructure risks across the Middle East.

How does Flashpoint gather physical security intelligence for the Middle East?

Flashpoint Physical Security Intelligence (PSI) gathers data by combining global open-source intelligence (OSINT), geolocated social media signals, satellite imagery, and primary-source threat monitoring. The platform uses AI-driven natural language processing and geospatial mapping to track kinetic developments, weapon strike radiuses, and physical security threats in real time.

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The Flashpoint Threat Intelligence Brief: Middle East

Flashpoint’s weekly analysis tracks shifting kinetic and cyber threat radiuses, geopolitical disruptions, and provides critical operational forecasts for the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Following Operation Epic Fury, regional kinetic operations have transitioned into direct, persistent threats against commercial shipping, energy infrastructure, and critical supply chains.

The Flashpoint Threat Intelligence Brief: Middle East cuts through headline noise to deliver tactical, ground-level intelligence for government agencies, corporate security leads, and global logistics teams—turning Flashpoint’s primary source intelligence into proactive risk mitigation.

Here is what your security operations team needs to track this week.

Operational SITREP: Executive Summary

Between September 25 and October 1, 2026, the Middle East conflict continued to expand geographically beyond the Gulf theater while diplomatic efforts stalled. Iranian intelligence activity reached European soil with the disruption of an alleged plot against a UK air base hosting US B-1 bombers, while US military forces completed their full withdrawal from Iraq.

In the Strait of Hormuz, IRGC-affiliated media claimed a massive anti-shipping campaign targeting 19 vessels over two days, though US officials disputed that any ships were struck during that window. On the diplomatic front, President Trump rejected Tehran’s seven-day proposal to reopen the strait in exchange for lifting the US naval blockade, signaling that renewed large-scale bombing of Iran after the November midterm elections remains possible.

In the digital domain, hacktivist collectives stepped up campaign activity under #OpIsrael and #OpUSA, and they have claimed to have compromised dozens of internet-exposed US CCTV systems and signaled imminent targeting of industrial control (SCADA) systems.

Kinetic and Maritime Risk

The physical conflict’s operational footprint has expanded into European staging locations. British police arrested five individuals near RAF Fairford over an alleged Iranian intelligence-backed plot to attack US B-1 bombers using vehicles laden with explosives. UK officials later said evidence indicated the possible linking of Iranian state actors to the attempt. In the Gulf, officials disclosed that eight US Marines sustained injuries—including possible traumatic brain injuries and smoke inhalation—during the September 14 Iranian strike on a US-contracted vessel.

In maritime chokepoints, conflict dynamics remain highly volatile. While IRGC-affiliated sources claimed 19 ships were targeted by anti-ship ballistic missiles and drones near Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas, US officials disputed these numbers. Meanwhile, along the Red Sea, Ansarallah forces asserted control over key islands and the port of Mokha, prompting French naval escorts to shepherd commercial vessels through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in recent weeks. Concurrently, US diplomatic pressure left roughly 20 empty Iranian oil tankers stranded off Sri Lanka running short of fuel or resupply.

Cyber and Hybrid Risk

Adversary operations across the cyber domain have shifted toward open-source reconnaissance, surveillance, and industrial control system (ICS) targeting.

Within the last week, a threat actor group published coordinates for an Israeli Air Force squadron and Field Intelligence site, alongside conducting Layer 7 DDoS attacks against US and Israeli targets. In parallel, Iranian state-aligned news outlets claimed cyberattacks had disrupted US-bound oil tankers and domestic refineries, while UAE authorities warned that attacks on port infrastructure were paired with cyber intrusions into connected industrial control systems.

Recommended Risk Posture and Protective Controls

To mitigate exposure across physical, maritime, and digital vectors, security operations leads should implement the following directive controls:

1. Tighten Perimeter Screening at European Installations: Facilities hosting US personnel or military assets across Europe should immediately review vehicle-screening protocols and reporting channels following the RAF Fairford plot.
2. Remove Exposed CCTV Portals & Segment SCADA/OT Networks: Industrial, energy, and logistics operators must take camera management interfaces off the public internet and enforce strict air-gapping/segmentation between IT networks and operational technology (OT/SCADA) environments.
3. Hardening Web Infrastructure Against Layer 7 DDoS: Organizations managing US or Israeli-facing web properties should activate origin-IP protections, Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), and aggressive rate-limiting against TLS-renegotiation and Layer 7 flooding tactics.
4. Reassess Non-Military Personnel Security in Iraq: Following the complete exit of US forces, commercial, diplomatic, and contractor entities in Iraq must update security postures to reflect the absence of co-located military quick-reaction forces.
5. Mitigate Doxxed Facility Exposure: Facilities linked to regional defense or security operations should review physical access controls and perimeter security, assuming published coordinate data is actively circulating among threat actors.

Strategic Outlook: Operational Forecast

The trajectory over the next 48 to 72 hours points to continued friction as diplomatic negotiations remain stalled. With Washington rejecting Iran’s seven-day proposal and signaling potential post-midterm strike campaigns, Iranian forces are likely to maintain high-profile messaging and anti-shipping operations in the Strait of Hormuz to demonstrate blockade-breaking capabilities.

In Europe, further disclosures regarding Iranian intelligence activity against Western staging bases remain probable. In the cyber domain, security teams should prepare for opportunistic probing against exposed SCADA and ICS interfaces, alongside continued low-impact hacktivist DDoS campaigns under #OpIsrael and #OpUSA.

Enhance Threat Intelligence Using Flashpoint

As hybrid threats unfold across the Middle East, passive monitoring is no longer enough to protect assets, personnel, and maritime operations. Rapidly shifting threat radiuses require security operations centers to operate on real-time, primary-source intelligence rather than delayed headline news.

Request a demo to see how Flashpoint equips government agencies, corporate security leads, and global logistics teams with real-time geolocated threat data, primary-source monitoring, and early-warning intelligence. By turning complex regional dynamics into clear, actionable risk indicators, Flashpoint empowers your team to harden defensive postures and mitigate hybrid threats before impact.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Flashpoint Physical Threat Intelligence Brief?

The Flashpoint Physical Threat Intelligence Brief: Middle East is a recurring threat intelligence update that translates raw primary-source open-source intelligence (OSINT) and geospatial data into actionable physical security analysis. It focuses on kinetic conflict developments, standoff weapon capabilities, maritime corridor security, and critical infrastructure risks across the Middle East.

How does Flashpoint gather physical security intelligence for the Middle East?

Flashpoint Physical Security Intelligence (PSI) gathers data by combining global open-source intelligence (OSINT), geolocated social media signals, satellite imagery, and primary-source threat monitoring. The platform uses AI-driven natural language processing and geospatial mapping to track kinetic developments, weapon strike radiuses, and physical security threats in real time.

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Navigating 2026’s Converged Threats: Insights from Flashpoint’s Global Threat Intelligence Report

In this post, we preview the critical findings of the 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report, highlighting how the collapse of traditional security silos and the rise of autonomous, machine-speed attacks are forcing a total reimagining of modern defense.

The cybersecurity landscape has reached a point of total convergence, where the silos that once separated malware, identity, and infrastructure have collapsed into a single, high-velocity threat engine. Simultaneously, the threat landscape is shifting from human-led attacks to machine-speed operations as a result of agentic AI, which acts as a force multiplier for the modern adversary.

Flashpoint’s 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report

Flashpoint’s 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report (GTIR) was developed to anchor security leaders — from threat intelligence and vulnerability management teams to physical security professionals and the CISO’s office — with the data required to navigate this year’s greatest threats, rife with infostealers, vulnerabilities, ransomware, and malicious insiders.

Our report uncovers several staggering metrics that illustrate the industrialization of modern cybercrime:

• AI-related illicit activity skyrocketed by 1,500% in a single month at the end of 2025.
• 3.3 billion compromised credentials and cloud tokens have turned identity into the primary exploit vector.
• From January 2025 to December 2025, ransomware incidents rose by 53%, as attackers pivot from technical encryption to “pure-play” identity extortion.
• Vulnerability disclosures surged by 12% from January 2025 to December 2025, with the window between discovery and mass exploitation effectively vanishing.

These findings are derived from Flashpoint’s Primary Source Collection (PSC), a specialized operating model that collects intelligence directly from original sources, driven by an organization’s unique Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR). The 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report leverages this ground-truth data to provide a strategic framework for the year ahead. Download to gain:

1. A Clear Understanding of the New Convergence Between Identity and AI
   Discover how threat actors are preparing to transition from generative tools to sophisticated agentic frameworks. Learn how 3.3 billion compromised credentials are being weaponized via automated orchestration to bypass legacy defenses and exploit the connective tissue of modern corporate APIs.
   
2. Intelligence on the “Franchise Model” of Global Extortion
   Gain deep insight into the professionalized operations of today’s most prolific threat actors. From the industrial efficiency of RaaS groups like RansomHub and Clop to the market dominance of the next generation of infostealer malware, we break down the economics driving today’s cybercrime ecosystem.
   
3. A Blueprint for Proactive Defense and Risk Mitigation
   Leverage the latest trends, in-depth analysis, and data-driven insights driven by Primary Source Collection to bolster your security posture by identifying and proactively defending against rising attack vectors.

“As attackers automate exploitation of identity, vulnerabilities, and ransomware, defenders who rely on fragmented visibility will fall behind. To keep pace, organizations must ground their decisions in primary-source intelligence that is drawn from adversarial environments, so that decision-makers can get ahead of this accelerating threat cycle.”

Josh Lefkowitz, CEO & Co-Founder at Flashpoint

The Top Threats at a Glance

Our latest report identifies four driving themes shaping the 2026 threat landscape:

2026 Is the Era of Agentic-Based Cyberattacks

Flashpoint identified a 1,500% rise in AI-related illicit discussions between November and December 2025, signaling a rapid transition from criminal curiosity to the active development of malicious frameworks. Built on data pulled from criminal environments and shaped by fraud use cases, these systems scrape data, adjust messaging for specific targets, rotate infrastructure, and learn from failed attempts without the need for constant human involvement.

“2026 is the era of agentic-based cyberattacks. We’ve seen a 1,500% increase in AI-related illicit discussions in a single month, signaling increased interest in developing malicious frameworks. The discussions evolve into vibe-coded, AI-supported phishing lures, malware, and cybercrime venues. When iteration becomes cheap through automation, attackers can afford to fail repeatedly until they find a successful foothold.”

Ian Gray, Vice President of Cyber Threat Intelligence Operations at Flashpoint

Identity Is the New Exploit

Flashpoint observed over 11.1 million machines infected with infostealers in 2025, fueling a massive inventory of 3.3 billion stolen credentials and cloud tokens. The fundamental mechanics of cybercrime have shifted from breaking in to logging in, as attackers leverage stolen session cookies to behave like legitimate users.

The Patching Window Is Rapidly Closing

Vulnerability disclosures surged by 12% in 2025, with 1 in 3 (33%) vulnerabilities having publicly available exploit code. The strategic gap between discovery and weaponization is increasingly vanishing, as evidenced by mass exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities in as little as 24 hours after discovery.

Ransomware Is Hacking the Person, Not the Code

As technical defenses against encryption harden, ransomware groups are pivoting to the path of least resistance: human trust. This approach has led to a 53% increase in ransomware, with RaaS groups being responsible for over 87% of all ransomware attacks.

Build Resilience in a Converged Landscape

The findings in the 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report make one thing clear: incremental improvements to legacy security models are no longer sufficient. As adversaries transition to machine-speed operations, the strategic advantage shifts to organizations that can maintain visibility into the adversarial environments where these attacks are born.

Protecting organizations and communities requires an intelligence-first approach. Download Flashpoint’s 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report to gain clarity and the data-driven insights needed to safeguard critical assets.

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Protecting the Big Game: A Threat Assessment for Super Bowl LX

This threat assessment analyzes potential physical and cyber threats to Super Bowl LX.

Each year, the Super Bowl draws one of the largest live audiences of any global sporting event, with tens of thousands of spectators attending in person and more than 100 million viewers expected to watch worldwide. Super Bowl LX, taking place on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium, will feature the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, with Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show and Green Day performing during the opening ceremony.

Beyond the game itself, the Super Bowl represents one of the most influential commercial and media stages in the world, with major brands investing in some of the most expensive advertising time of the year. The scale, visibility, and economic significance of the event make it an attractive target for threat actors seeking attention, disruption, or financial gain, underscoring the need for heightened security awareness.

Cybersecurity Considerations

At this time, Flashpoint has not observed any specific cyber threats targeting Super Bowl LX. Despite the absence of overt threats, it remains possible that threat actors may attempt to obtain personal information—including financial and credit card details—through scams, malware, phishing campaigns, or other opportunistic cyber activity.

High-profile events such as the Super Bowl have historically been leveraged as bait for cyber campaigns targeting fans and attendees rather than league infrastructure. In October 2024, the online store of the Green Bay Packers was hacked, exposing customers’ financial details. Previous incidents also include the February 2022 “BlackByte” ransomware attack that targeted the San Francisco 49ers in the lead-up to Super Bowl LVI.

Although Flashpoint has not identified any credible calls for large-scale cyber campaigns against Super Bowl LX at this time, analysts assess that cyber activity—if it occurs—is more likely to focus on fraud, impersonation, and social engineering directed at ticket holders, travelers, and high-profile attendees.

Online Sentiment

Flashpoint is currently monitoring online sentiment ahead of Super Bowl LX. At the time of publishing, analysts have identified pockets of increasingly negative online chatter related primarily to allegations of federal immigration enforcement activity in and around the event, as well as broader political and social tensions surrounding the Super Bowl.

Online discussions include calls for protests and boycotts tied to perceived Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) involvement, as well as controversy surrounding halftime and opening ceremony performers. While sentiment toward the game itself and associated events remains largely positive, Flashpoint continues to monitor for escalation in rhetoric that could translate into real-world activity.

Potential Physical Threats

Protests and Boycotts

Flashpoint analysts have identified online chatter promoting protests in the Bay Area in response to allegations that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will conduct enforcement operations in and around Super Bowl LX. A planned protest is scheduled to take place near Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026, during game-day hours.

At this time, Flashpoint has not identified any calls for violence or physical confrontation associated with these actions. However, analysts cannot rule out the possibility that demonstrations could expand or relocate, potentially causing localized disruptions near the venue or surrounding infrastructure if protesters gain access to restricted areas.

In addition, Flashpoint has identified online calls to boycott the Super Bowl tied to both the alleged ICE presence and controversy surrounding the event’s halftime and opening ceremony performers. Flashpoint has not identified any chatter indicating that players, NFL personnel, or affiliated organizations plan to boycott or disrupt the game or related events.

Terrorist and Extremist Threats

Flashpoint has not identified any direct or credible threats to Super Bowl LX or its attendees from violent extremists or terrorist groups at this time. However, as with any high-profile sporting event, lone actors inspired by international terrorist organizations or domestic violent extremist ideologies remain a persistent risk due to the scale of attendance and global media attention.

Super Bowl LX is designated as a SEAR-1 event, necessitating extensive interagency coordination and heightened security measures. Law enforcement presence is expected to be significant, with layered security protocols, strict access control points, and comprehensive screening procedures in place throughout Levi’s Stadium and surrounding areas. Contingency planning for crowd management, emergency response, and evacuation scenarios is ongoing.

Mitigation Strategies and Executive Protection

Given the absence of specific, identified threats, mitigation strategies for key personnel attending Super Bowl LX focus on general best practices. Security teams tasked with executive protection should remove sensitive personal information from online sources, monitor open-source and social media channels, and establish targeted alerts for potential threats or emerging protest activity.

Physical security teams and protected individuals should also familiarize themselves with venue layouts, emergency exits, nearby medical facilities, and law enforcement presence, and remain alert to changes in crowd dynamics or protest activity in the vicinity of the event.

The nearest medical facilities are:

• O’Connor Hospital (Santa Clara Valley Healthcare)
  
• Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
  
• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
  
• Valley Health Center Sunnyvale

Several of these facilities offer 24/7 emergency services and are located within a short driving distance of the stadium.

The primary law enforcement facility near the venue is:

• Santa Clara Police Department

As a SEAR-1 event, extensive coordination is expected among local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout the Bay Area.

Stay Safe Using Flashpoint

Although there are no indications of any credible, immediate threats to Super Bowl LX or attendees at this time, it is imperative to be vigilant and prepared. Protecting key personnel in today’s threat environment requires a multi-faceted approach. To effectively bridge the gap between online and offline threats, organizations must adopt a comprehensive strategy that incorporates open source intelligence (OSINT) and physical security measures. Download Flashpoint’s Physical Safety Event Checklist to learn more.

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