Continent 8 Technologies was selected by igaming provider ODDSworks to conduct an audit into the company’s security, ensuring its compliance with Pennsylvania regulations.
Due to ODDSworks’ licence with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the supplier requires a full audit of its cybersecurity provisions. Continent 8 was chosen to review its security using Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing.
Having worked together across several US states, such as New Jersey and Michigan, Continent 8 conducted the audit using its dedicated cybersecurity division – C8 Secure – using VAPT to examine ODDSworks’ compliance with PGCB legislation.
Patrick Gardner, Managing Partner at C8 Secure, stated: “Cybersecurity is a hot topic in the online and land-based gaming industry, and ODDSworks are an example of a company that is prioritising cybersecurity.
“Having cybersecurity provisions in place is not only a must when it comes to protecting the organisation, 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.”
Pennsylvania requires both operators and suppliers to carry out annual security audits with the use of VAPT via a third-party, hence ODDSworks’ decision to select Continent 8.
Following the audit, which was conducted ‘on time and under budget’ within eight weeks, Continent 8 alerted ODDSworks of certain vulnerabilities in its security before sending off the audit to the PGCB, which approved the final review.
Steven De Mar, Executive VP at ODDSworks, 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.”
