Analyst Briefing
Olympic Winter Games 2026
Protest activity, terrorism and cyber threats are creating a uniquely challenging security landscape across Milan, Cortina and Northeast Italy.
As Italy prepares to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, regional authorities and event organizers are bracing for heightened risks. The Games will be the most geographically dispersed Winter Olympics in history, increasing complexity for both logistics and security operations. Authorities anticipate a combination of large-scale attendance, international scrutiny, and geopolitical tensions to shape a volatile threat environment.
For security leaders, the risks are clear: protest activity and labor strikes could disrupt transit and urban mobility, terrorism threats remain present despite mitigation efforts, and cyberattacks are expected to target Olympic infrastructure and stakeholders with increasing sophistication.
Download the full briefing to access expert insights on the primary threats and what to expect as the Games approach.