Broncos employ technology, security policies to try to avoid potential data breach

Broncos say Cardinals-Astros hacking incident a 'good reminder' for data security

Greg Menard is the co-founder of PlayerLync, an Englewood-based company that serves about 20 of the NFL's 32 teams, including the Broncos. (RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post)Alarms went off when The New York Times recently reported that the St. Louis Cardinals were being investigated by the FBI and Justice Department for allegedly infiltrating the Houston Astros' internal network to steal information about players and trades.

"Sports teams are always trying to get intelligence on their rivals. And when players or coaches switch teams, there's always the threat that some sensitive data will make the move too," said…