This is about the midfielder from Sporting Kansas City, 26-year-old Felipe Hernández, who had already faced a suspension for the same issue in 2021.
USA.- The Major League Soccer of the United States is known for its strict policies aimed at maintaining transparency in the game. Therefore, players who engage in practices that harm transparency are immediately sanctioned.
Such is the case for the 26-year-old midfielder from Sporting Kansas City, Felipe Hernández, a Colombian footballer whose contract with the league was terminated for violating the league's betting policies.
In Hernández's case, this is the second time he has been involved in such an issue. In 2021 he was sanctioned for breaching “integrity rules and conduct standards” of the MLS and had to wait until the beginning of 2022 to play again, provided he stayed away from gambling.
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After a thorough investigation by the body in charge of Major League Soccer, it was determined that the Colombian had again violated the league's betting policies.
Furthermore, as it was a case of recidivism, the decision was made to terminate his contract, specifying that he will be eligible for reinstatement from January 1, 2026 provided that the corresponding application is made to the Commissioner's office.
The company announced an expansion in its collaboration with Continent 8 Technologies to protect its platform with advanced cybersecurity services.
Press release.- As a long-term partner, Sportingtech uses Continent 8's cloud solutions to ensure high-performance connectivity, availability, and uptime on its betting and gaming platforms. This enhanced collaboration now allows Sportingtech to access the full range of services from Continent 8, including industry-leading solutions in cybersecurity.
With support from both Continent 8 and its specialized cybersecurity arm, C8 Secure, the company will integrate the Managed Security Operations Center (MSOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) services from Continent 8.
This fully managed MSOC and SIEM solution offers continuous 24x7x365 monitoring, advanced threat detection to identify anomalies and potential risks, integrated threat intelligence for proactive threat management, and a cutting-edge SIEM architecture for high-performance analysis and efficient incident response. As a result, all of Sportingtech's IT infrastructure, including endpoints, servers, cloud environments, and network devices, will be comprehensively monitored and protected.
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Michael Jack, Chief Technology Officer at Sportingtech, commented: “Sportingtech is excited to expand our partnership with Continent 8 by incorporating their MSOC and SIEM services into our cybersecurity operations. Their approach to personalized service aligns perfectly with our need for tailored, reliable, and swift cybersecurity solutions. This collaboration allows us to enhance our security posture while maintaining the flexibility and attention to detail that drive our success.”
