Continent 8 Technologies, a global IT service provider for the gaming industry, recently launched the Threat Exchange platform, the first cybersecurity threat intelligence (CTI) solution specifically designed for the iGaming and online sports betting industry. The platform aims to provide actionable real-time threat intelligence to incident response teams, operators, platform providers, B2B gaming technology companies, and regulatory bodies, helping the industry proactively detect and respond to emerging cybersecurity threats, enhance incident response capabilities, and deepen understanding of the threat landscape.
Industry Background and Security Challenges
The iGaming and online sports betting industry, with its large volume of financial transactions and high-value customer data, has always been a prime target for cyber attacks. Recent analysis shows that since February 2025, cybersecurity incidents affecting online and physical casino operators have surged by over 400%.
The key challenge facing the industry is the ability to effectively manage and analyze large, complex datasets to detect and correlate emerging, industry-specific threats in real-time. The Threat Exchange platform is specifically designed to address these needs, offering a dedicated threat intelligence solution.
Platform Features and Core Characteristics
The Threat Exchange platform offers several core features: leveraging rich intelligence datasets to predict threats, including real-time platform-specific attack indicators (IOC), detailed threat actor profiles, and attack patterns/vectors, all fine-tuned for the betting and gaming industry.
The platform reduces alert fatigue through automated investigations and prioritizes high-risk threats, analyzing billions of security signals daily. It also supports the sharing of collective threat intelligence and provides seamless data extraction capabilities, contributing to the security of the global gaming ecosystem.
Value Proposition and Industry Impact
The platform provides high-value, expertly curated reports and assessments, helping to strengthen security posture and ensure business resilience. Utilizing insights from trusted Internet Service Providers (ISP) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP), it supports round-the-clock betting operations.
The platform ensures seamless integration with existing security architectures and gaming environments, offering instant access capabilities. These features make Threat Exchange a solution specifically designed for the unique security challenges of the iGaming and online sports betting industry.
Management Perspective and Product Positioning
Patrick Gardner, Chief Security Officer at Continent 8, stated: "Threat Exchange is changing the game in the industry, providing unparalleled visibility into threat actor behaviors and strategies. With our position as a cybersecurity partner in the industry, we are able to analyze massive, complex datasets and deliver analysis in a clear, actionable format."
Gardner added that customers have been demanding more powerful intelligence and deeper analysis, and Threat Exchange is a response to these needs. The platform is specifically designed for the unique security challenges of the iGaming and online sports betting industry.
Exhibition Release and Industry Participation
Continent 8 will showcase the Threat Exchange platform at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas from October 7 to 9, at booth number 4235. This industry event provides a platform to demonstrate to global gaming industry professionals how it can help address increasingly complex cybersecurity threats, while also gathering feedback and suggestions from potential users.
