Continent 8 Technologies is set to undertake a regulatory security compliance audit and vulnerability assessment penetration test (VAPT) on behalf of OddsWorks in Pennsylvania.
OddsWorks is licensed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) and, as such, required to undertake and submit a full audit of its cybersecurity provisions, which was carried out by C8 Secure, a division of Continent 8.
A number of standards have to be met, including procuring and implementing IDS/IPS solutions, ensuring virtual machines are performing online one function and many other areas that need to be checked.
Managing Partner at C8 Secure, a Continent 8 company, Patrick Gardner, 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.
“The regulatory landscape and requirements across different states can make it incredibly complex for operators and suppliers operating in these markets. Of course, we can assist other operators and suppliers with their cybersecurity audits in Pennsylvania and any other regulated US state.”
EVP at OddsWorks, Steven De Mar, added: “At OddsWorks we are taking cybersecurity seriously – the industry is under attack. Continent 8 has done an incredible job at 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.”
