ArbiterSports

ArbiterSports, also known as the official software provider for the NCAA, is headquartered in the United States of America. The company supplies software solutions that support the management and operations of sports officiating programs. Its platforms are used by referees, game officials, and athletic administrators to handle scheduling, assignments, and related administrative tasks. By serving the NCAA, ArbiterSports reaches a broad network of collegiate sports events across the country.

The organization focuses exclusively on the sports officiating sector, providing tools designed to improve efficiency and compliance for officials. This specialization distinguishes it from broader sports technology vendors that serve multiple functions. The company's role as the NCAA's official software partner underscores its recognized authority within the collegiate athletics community. In July 2020, ArbiterSports experienced a ransomware attack that compromised a backup database containing personal information of approximately 540,000 referees and game officials. The breach exposed details such as usernames, passwords, real names, addresses, dates of birth, email addresses, and Social Security numbers. Although the attackers encrypted the data, they were able to decrypt it and exfiltrated the information before the company paid a ransom to obtain confirmation of deletion. The incident highlighted the sensitivity of the data handled by the organization and the risks associated with managing large volumes of personal information for sports officials.