World cup soccer is upon us and millions of people world wide will be clamoring for the latest updates on their favorite teams. In the US, the games are being streamed live by ESPN3, an easily accessible website that can deliver updates during common work hours. But theirs a catch. ESPN3 streaming is being supported by a set of dedicated service providers.
So what will an ardent soccer fan do when they want to access ESPN3 and does not know, or cannot find, the employers service provider?
The first reaction will be controlled anger and frustration. Unlike the drunken brawls (hooliganism 1.0) that would result from denying access to the favorite soccer teams, the high tech user will react differently.
I see three options a soccer fan may take (along with potential risks):
Luckily, Palo Alto Networks customers will be more prepared to control, or prevent the use of these types of applications. This is not the case for those who use dated security technology, as pointed out in a previous entry.
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