Continent 8’s end-to-end regulatory cybersecurity services ensure Rising Digital maintains full compliance within the six – and growing – US states in which it operates.
Rising Digital Corporation is a gaming company that develops and publishes slot games, table games, game systems and game platforms. Recognized as the leading developer of Asian slot games in the casino gaming industry, Rising Digital provides games to the major gaming manufacturers worldwide.
Rising Digital required a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to architect and deploy regulatory compliance programs tailored to the diverse requirements of each interested US state jurisdiction, ensuring consistent, best-in-class security and regulatory standards across all operational states.
Rising Digital selected Continent 8, its existing cloud partner and the leading provider of infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions for the iGaming and online sports betting sector, to lead its regulatory cybersecurity strategy.
In collaboration with Continent 8 and its cybersecurity specialist division, C8 Secure, Rising Digital successfully completed a comprehensive suite of regulatory compliance assessments and services, including:
Rising Digital has successfully rolled out a comprehensive cybersecurity program across multiple jurisdictions, including Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia – as well as the Canadian province of Ontario – delivering compliance with state-specific requirements. In addition, Continent 8’s regulatory cybersecurity expertise has enabled the proactive identification of vulnerabilities and the delivery of actionable insights that fortify Rising Digital’s cybersecurity posture.
By partnering with Continent 8 and leveraging its regulatory cybersecurity services, Rising Digital is strategically positioned to proactively address and surpass evolving compliance requirements. This collaboration ensures a measurable competitive edge with regulators across both forthcoming US state market deployments and established jurisdictions.
Aimin Cong, CEO of Rising Digital, said: “We are delighted to formalize our relationship with Continent 8 for our growing iGaming operations business. With the utmost importance being placed upon compliance, performance and security, we believe Continent 8 is an excellent infrastructure and cybersecurity services partner.”
Patrick Gardner, Chief Security Officer at Continent 8, said: “We are honored that Rising Digital has placed its trust in Continent 8 as its infrastructure and cybersecurity partner as they expand their operations across the United States.
“At Continent 8, we pride ourselves as being a one-stop-shop provider of infrastructure, cloud, regulatory and cybersecurity solutions. Our services enable iGaming companies like Rising Digital to swiftly meet multi-state regulatory requirements, safeguarding their operations while providing peace of mind. We stand committed to setting the highest standards and value for cybersecurity and compliance services within the ever-growing iGaming and online sports betting sector.”
For more information on how to meet your jurisdiction’s regulatory cybersecurity requirements, visit continent8.com or contact sales@continent8.com.
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Global iGaming aggregator leverages Continent 8’s Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) cybersecurity services to securely connect B2C operators to over 16,000 games from more than 160 providers.
Alea is an award-winning leader in the field of online gaming, with a decade of experience in the industry. Alea aggregation platform handles over 21,000 transactions per second, with bank-level security, full regulatory coverage and local insights that helps their customers move faster in markets like Brazil, South Africa, Spain and beyond.
Alea is one of the industry’s most rapidly expanding game aggregators. By utilising a single API integration, Alea offers customers access to over 16,000 games from more than 160 providers, simplifying technical complexities and enhancing operational efficiency. The security and reliability of these game APIs and integrations are vital to Alea’s operational integrity.
To address the evolving cybersecurity challenges associated with a rapidly growing network, Alea engaged Continent 8 to conduct a thorough assessment and evaluation of their cybersecurity framework through a comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) service.
Alea’s coding platform comprises over 100 microservices leveraging diverse technologies, databases and queue systems, presenting a significant technical challenge in securing all connections. Additionally, Alea processes over 21,000 requests per second, necessitating the demonstration of successful transaction management. With a complex aggregation platform, Alea aimed to ensure and demonstrate their status as a secure and robust game aggregator provider.
Continent 8, along with its specialised cybersecurity division, C8 Secure, conducted the cybersecurity audit. They employed their Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) service to perform a thorough security evaluation of Alea’s entire digital infrastructure, providing a complete view of their attack surface area.
The VAPT service from Continent 8 and C8 Secure enabled Alea to safeguard their API, code and services against vulnerabilities such as broken authentications, cross-site scripting (XSS), sensitive data exposure and SQL injection. As a result, the cybersecurity audit identified no critical issues within their aggregation platform.
The comprehensive VAPT assessment allowed Alea to detect potential internal and external IT vulnerabilities, enabling them to prioritise and implement security improvements to reduce risk exposure, thereby assuring their customers of a secure and reliable platform.
Patrick Gardner, Chief Security Officer at Continent 8, presenting Eduard Fumás, Chief Technology Officer at Alea, with their VAPT completion certificate.
Eduard Fumás, Chief Technology Officer at Alea said, “At Alea, security is at the core of everything we do. Our commitment to creating a secure, robust and scalable API solution sets a new standard in the iGaming industry, where data protection and system integrity are critical. Partnering with Continent 8 has been an important step for us in proactively safeguarding our platform and reinforcing the trust our partners place in us. This collaboration ensures that we continue to deliver a reliable, secure API experience to our clients. We’re proud to work with a partner that shares our dedication to cybersecurity excellence.”
Patrick Gardner, Chief Security Officer at Continent 8 said, “Alea’s three principles of security, scalability and robustness resonate with Continent 8. Given the number of APIs Alea is using, their proactive approach to assessing their business and guaranteeing security for its partners is imperative.
“It’s great to be supporting Alea; we encourage all businesses in this industry to take the cybersecurity threat seriously.”
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Continent 8’s Compliance Audit and Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) services facilitate the supplier’s annual licensing obligations in the Keystone State.
ODDSworks, a leader in Remote Gaming Server technology and interactive content, specializes in delivering world-class gaming content and interactive technologies for regulated and real-money gaming markets. The ODDSworks game portfolio features a diverse array of proprietary and third-party titles.
As a licensed supplier under the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), ODDSworks was required to conduct and submit a thorough audit of its cybersecurity measures for approval. ODDSworks chose its existing data center hosting partner, Continent 8, the leading provider of infrastructure and cybersecurity services to the iGaming and online sports betting sector, to design and implement an extensive regulatory compliance service, ensuring the content provider successfully met its regulatory requirements.
As an existing licensee offering third-party content to the online casino market, ODDSworks’ technology was already in compliance with the PGCB’s cybersecurity requirements. However, the regulatory body mandated ODDSworks to conduct an annual cybersecurity audit.
The primary challenge was selecting a cybersecurity services provider that was both capable and approved by the PGCB. The regulator is among the most stringent in the US regarding cybersecurity, requiring operators and suppliers to adhere to standards such as:
The audit was conducted by ODDSworks’ existing infrastructure partner, Continent 8 and its specialized cybersecurity division, C8 Secure. They utilized their Compliance Audit and Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) services to assess ODDSworks’ provisions in accordance with the requirements established by the PGCB.
Following the completion of the Compliance Audit and VAPT services, Continent 8 and C8 Secure identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to third-party platforms. As a result, ODDSworks required the third-party developers to implement necessary upgrades to comply with the iGaming supplier’s compliance standards.
The audit and VAPT reports were submitted to, and approved by, the PGCB.
Continent 8’s comprehensive regulatory compliance services have strengthened ODDSworks’ cybersecurity framework by validating existing measures, refining operational processes and ensuring their systems are well-equipped to meet evolving regulatory and security requirements.
To date, ODDSworks is pleased to report the absence of cybersecurity incidents and looks forward to continued collaboration with Continent 8 on various cybersecurity initiatives.
Steven DeMar, Executive VP at ODDSworks, said: “At ODDSworks, we are taking cybersecurity seriously – the industry is under attack. Continent 8 has done an incredible job of supporting us through our cybersecurity audit in the state of Pennsylvania. We were impressed by the speed at which the audit was planned, undertaken and reported on, as well as its scope and depth.
“We already knew that Continent 8 was at the top of its game having used its hosting solutions in other US states, but its cybersecurity audit for us shows that it really does set the standard for others to follow.”
Patrick Gardner, Chief Security Officer at Continent 8, said: “Cybersecurity is a hot topic in the online and land-based gaming industry, and ODDSworks are an example of a company that is prioritizing cybersecurity.
“Having cybersecurity provisions in place is not only a must when it comes to protecting the organization, but also when it comes to compliance. Pennsylvania is setting the standard when it comes to protecting the iGaming market.”
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Gabriel Szlaifsztein, General Manager – LatAm at Continent 8 Technologies, shares some key insights into its partnership with Betcris and how the operator is leveraging its Public Cloud and DDoS solutions to drive growth in new markets
Entering new markets is a major driver of growth for international operators, allowing them to significantly increase their addressable audience in regulated jurisdictions around the world. But where there are opportunities there are also challenges, and, in most cases, overcoming these challenges requires working with third-party specialists to ensure entry into new markets is smooth and seamless, and that the infrastructure required for long-term success is in place.
Betcris needs no introduction. The Malta-licensed operator has global ambitions and is already live in the Caribbean, the Philippines, Poland, Mexico, Colombia and Peru where it offers players a highly localised and comprehensive online and mobile and sportsbook experience. It is also keeping a close eye on key jurisdictions on the cusp of regulation, such as Brazil where parent company TV Global Enterprises has already pledged to make a significant investment.
The operator is fully aware of the challenges that come with international expansion and first reached out to Continent 8 Technologies back in 2019. The company shared its new market expansion plan with our team and acknowledged that it needed an infrastructure partner to support its growth as and when jurisdictions opened up. In particular, it needed a partner that was compliant with these newly regulated markets and understood the often-complex regulations in place. It also needed flexibility and reach.
Security was a consideration, too. With the volume and sophistication of cyber-attacks on the rise across the global online gambling industry and beyond, Betcris wanted to ensure that its systems and data were as safe and secure as they could be.
As the leading provider of managed hosting, connectivity and security to the gambling industry, Continent 8 was unrivalled in its ability to support Betcris. Over the past two decades, we have built a network of 85+ connected locations across four continents and a comprehensive suite of solutions that allow operators and suppliers to scale their business in a highly secure environment. Having assessed Betcris’ needs, we suggested the operator leverage our Public Cloud hosting via Malta, a platform which includes DDoS protection as standard.
Our Public Cloud solution offers customers a multi-tenanted, scalable and resilient IaaS platform that allows them to host infrastructure as virtual machines. It is available in a number of Continent 8 locations including Dublin, Isle of Man, Atlantic City, Montreal and of course Malta.
Meanwhile, our DDoS services, built over many years, use an optimised combination of technologies and our customised development layer. We work with key technology partners for our monitoring, detection and mitigation environment.
A key benefit to Betcris using the cloud is that it removes the need for ongoing hardware investment which in turn provides the flexibility to pay for resources based on consumption. We also fully manage the cloud environment, removing the need for the operator to maintain and support infrastructure. Instead, it can focus on growing its business including entering new markets. What’s more, Betcris has been able to expand into new markets easily, thanks to our interconnected network, with the peace of mind that data is safe and secure and that it is doing all it can to fend off cyber-attacks.
By selecting Continent 8 as its infrastructure partner, Betcris has put in place the foundation it needs for long-term growth and success in both new and existing markets. These partnerships are key for Continent 8, and we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our customers.
We have ambitious expansion plans of our own as part of our first-to-market strategy, with launches in LatAm jurisdictions such as Brazil, Argentina and Chile on the horizon. Our roadmap is vast, we are growing rapidly, and our ability to launch quickly and in line with our operators’ visions is what sets us apart.
In addition, in all markets, we work closely with the regulator to fully understand the requirements in place, and also share our experience and knowledge to help them develop their frameworks to meet the highest possible standards. Regulation can be complex, so operators need to have confidence in their strategic partners and we have the knowledge and experience to offer this.
We are incredibly proud of our partnership with Betcris and the success the operator has enjoyed since using our Public Cloud and DDoS solution. This is what Fernando Garita, Commercial Director at Betcris, has to say about Continent 8 and our solutions:
“Continent 8’s ability to provide services in different countries around the world in an agile and efficient manner has aligned perfectly with our growth strategy, making Continent 8 a trusted provider.”
New market expansion is key to operator growth, but it must be done in the right way and via a cutting-edge infrastructure that facilitates seamless launches while also protecting systems and data. From ambitious start-ups to global dominant players, it’s important to be in the driving seat to successfully deploy a sportsbook or casino brand in markets around the world.
José Hernández – Betcris IT Director, believes the company’s decision to use Continent 8 was the right one:
“Since we made the decision to use one of Continent 8’s Data Centers, we have had an excellent experience, providing us with a robust and above all, reliable cloud environment. Also, since working with Continent 8, we’ve not experienced any reduction in our service, which has only reiterated to us that we made the best decision when we chose them as part of our technological family. Their support function is always there to help round the clock. As a result of their excellent service, our company recommends them 100%.”
Source: SBC Noticias