Sliding Through Cybersecurity: How Planning an Event is Like Rollerskating
Picture this: you’re at the rollerskating rink, lacing up your skates, ready for a smooth ride.
The music’s amazing, lights are flashing, and you’re about to glide effortlessly across the floor.
But hold on — before you even hit the rink, you’ve got to think ahead:
- Is your equipment in check?
- Are your laces tied?
- Is the rink clear, or are there obstacles in your path (obstacles meaning kids — LOL)?
That’s exactly how you need to approach cybersecurity when planning an event.
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Tie Your Laces (AKA Secure Your Data)
Just like you wouldn’t hit the rink with laces dragging on the floor, you can’t execute a successful event without locking down your data.
Encryption is your triple knot — securing sensitive info so it doesn’t trip you up during the day of your event.
Lesson: Secure your data early and tightly.
Check for Obstacles (Risk Assessment)
Let’s be real — CHECK FOR KIDS!
Before you even think about skating, scan the floor for those little ones falling, scooting, or just flat-out not paying attention. It’s chaos waiting to happen.
Risk assessments work the same way.
You’ve got to spot the weaknesses in your event’s security — whether it’s:
- Vulnerable Wi-Fi
- Sketchy guest registration systems
- Unvetted vendor platforms
It’s like changing out your rubber wheels for harder ones for a wood floor. Identify the risks, smooth them out, and get ready to glide.
Balance and Maneuver (Handling Cyber Threats)
Balance and Bend Those Knees.
Roller skating is all about balance and bending your knees to stay steady.
Event planning is no different — you’ve got to be quick on your feet and ready for any cyber threats that come your way.
With a strong response plan in place, you’ll handle cyber attacks like a pro skater pulling off tight, coordinated moves — keeping your event smooth and secure.
Skate in Sync (Collaborate with Vendors)
When you skate with a group — especially doing doubles or trio skate moves — communication and timing are everything.
The same goes for working with your event vendors.
Make sure they’re on the same cybersecurity page as you — because one weak link can send the whole team crashing down.
As they say in the rollerskating world, “Everyone pays wood tax.“
Use Your Stoppers or Your T Stop (Backup Plans)
You never know when someone’s going to cut you off on the rink.
In event planning, cyber threats can hit at any moment.
Just like skating, there’s more than one way to do an emergency stop.
Same for event planning:
- Have your C, D, and E backup plans ready.
- Secure backups of critical data.
- 3rd party cybersecurity support on standby.
- Advanced software protections in place before things spiral out of control.
Final Thoughts
By thinking of cybersecurity as part of your event prep, you’re lacing up for a smooth, fun ride.
Just like a perfect “adults-only” night at the rink, the goal is to:
- Keep things moving
- Avoid crashes
- Have fun
— all without letting risks throw you off balance.
