As the iGaming and online sports betting industry faces increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, Continent 8 is proud to launch Threat Exchange – the sector’s first dedicated cyber threat intelligence (CTI) platform.

Below, we answer some of the most pressing questions regarding the solution and how it is tailored for incident response teams, operators, platform providers, B2B gaming technology companies and regulators.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is cyber threat intelligence?

A cyber threat intelligence (CTI) platform collects, analyses and shares information about current and emerging cyber threats to help organisations anticipate, detect and respond to attacks more effectively. It typically includes:

• Threat feeds that provide real-time data on malicious activity
• Dashboards for visualising and prioritising threats
• Integration capabilities to support automated responses and security operations

CTI platforms are essential for building a proactive security posture, especially in high-risk industries like iGaming and online sports betting.

What is Threat Exchange?

Threat Exchange is a managed cyber threat intelligence platform designed specifically for the iGaming and online sports betting industry. It delivers real-time, sector-specific insights to help incident response teams, operators, platform providers, B2B gaming technology companies and regulators detect and share information on emerging threats, sharpen awareness and act with confidence.

How is Threat Exchange different from other CTI platforms? What is its unique selling proposition (USP)?

Unlike generic CTI solutions, Threat Exchange is purpose-built for iGaming. It leverages Continent 8’s and C8 Secure’s unique position as both an internet service provider (ISP) and managed security service provider (MSSP) in the industry, offering exclusive intelligence, real-time threat correlation and honeypot-driven insights tailored to gaming environments.

What industry challenges does Threat Exchange solve?

Threat Exchange addresses the following critical challenges:

• Lack of visibility into gaming-specific attack patterns
• Overload of tools and datasets with limited time to act
• Difficulty correlating threats across jurisdictions
• Limited resources for 24/7 monitoring
• Vulnerability to account takeovers, payment fraud and distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during peak periods

What are the key features of Threat Exchange?

Cyber Threat Exchange’s key features include:

• Real-time global threat intelligence, fine-tuned for gaming
• Billions of signals processed daily
• Automated investigations to reduce alert fatigue
• Industry-wide collaboration with seamless data ingestion support
• Expert-curated reports for actionable insights
• Seamless integration with existing security layers and platforms

Who is Threat Exchange for?

Whether you’re protecting high-value player accounts, monitoring threats during major sporting events or securing gaming APIs, Threat Exchange is designed to meet the needs of the industry. The solution is suitable for:

• Incident response teams
• Online casinos
• Online sports betting platforms
• Multi-vertical gaming operators
• B2B iGaming technology providers
• Regulators

What are the use cases for Threat Exchange?

Use case 1: How does Threat Exchange support incident response teams?

• Threat intelligence sharing: Real-time, industry-wide and specific threat intelligence derived from peers within the industry.
• Active incident management: Real-time indicator searches and relationship mapping during security incidents.
• Post-incident analysis: Threat actor profiling and timeline reconstruction using historical intelligence.
• 24/7 threat monitoring: Gaming-specific dashboard alerts integrated with security information and event management (SIEM) platforms.
• Threat hunting operations: Weekly hunting exercises using Cyber Threat Exchange intelligence to validate security controls.

Use case 2: How does Threat Exchange support online casinos?

• Threat monitoring: Real-time monitoring of distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) indicators targeting game servers and track ransomware campaigns.
• Infrastructure protection: Early warning for exploits and reconnaissance against systems.

Use case 3: How does Threat Exchange support online sports betting platforms?

• Event-based security orchestration: Enhanced protection during major sporting events characterised by peak betting volumes.
• Platform availability protection: Proactive detection of attacks on live betting feeds and third-party data providers during critical trading periods.

Use case 4: How does Threat Exchange support multi-vertical gaming operators?

• Cross-platform threat correlation: Unified threat visibility across casino, sports and poker verticals with attack pattern tracking.
• Group-wide security posture: Centralised intelligence for security operations centre (SOC) teams managing multiple brands across jurisdictions.

Use case 5: How does Threat Exchange support B2B gaming technology providers?

• Supply chain defence: Comprehensive monitoring of threats to white-label platforms and gaming APIs affecting downstream operators – secure integration.
• Customer protection services: Proactive intelligence feeds for customer integration and industry-wide trend analysis.

Use case 6: How does Threat Exchange support regulatory compliance?

• Compliance demonstration: Documented threat monitoring for regulatory audits and licence renewals.
• Incident response readiness: Complete audit trails and threat hunting evidence are maintained to meet compliance standards.

What pricing tiers are available?

Threat Exchange offers several tiers, from a community tier with basic access to advanced tiers with predictive analytics and premium add-ons. Each tier is designed to meet different operational needs and cybersecurity maturity levels.

What add-on services are available?

It’s important that businesses take a multi-layered approach to cybersecurity to ensure full protection. Add-on services include:

• Security operations centre (SOC) integration for automated threat response
• Insight 360 features
• Deep/dark web scanning
• Security awareness training
• Threat hunting hours
• Executive briefings

What’s coming next for Threat Exchange?

We’re excited for the launch but we’re already looking to the future. Developments include:

• A Fraud Intelligence platform to detect bonus abuse and match fixing
• User and Entity Behaviour Analysis powered by machine learning
• Expanded data sources beyond DDoS, including intrusion detection system (IDS)/intrusion prevention system (IPS) and web application data

How can I get started?

Contact your Continent 8 account manager or visit Threat Exchange to request a demo, explore pricing tiers and see how Threat Exchange can elevate your cybersecurity posture.