Homegrown deal between the two Bay Area-based brands names Doppel the 49ers Official Social Engineering Defense Partner and brings AI-native defense to the franchise
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Francisco 49ers and Doppel, the Frontier AI Social Engineering Defense (SED) platform, today announced a multi-year partnership naming Doppel the Official Social Engineering Defense Partner of the team. The agreement marks Doppel's first collaboration with an NFL franchise and will showcase the company across gameday promotions, in-stadium signage, social media content, and custom events.
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