Tag: U.S. Open
Double fault in credential management
September 9, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
The recent U.S. Open controversy involving two influencers whose credentials were revoked has generated plenty of discussion online. For security professionals, however, the incident is less about social media etiquette and more about a foundational security principle: controlling access.
The influencers claimed they lost their credentials after posting images of them on social media. The U.S. Tennis Association later offered a different explanation, stating that the...
Game, set, match… delay
September 10, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
The 2025 U.S. Open men’s final in my backyard of Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, N.Y., was supposed to be a celebration of elite tennis, featuring Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Italy’s Jannik Sinner in a much-anticipated showdown of the top two players in the world.
Instead, it became a case study in how high-profile political attendance - specifically, that of President Donald Trump - can upend even the most meticulously planned sporting events.
Trump’s appearance at...