C8 Secure provides pen testing to Cherokee Tribal Gaming Commission to strengthen the regulatory authority’s cybersecurity posture

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) service enables the independent gaming commission to test IT infrastructure for vulnerabilities

Continent 8 Technologies, the leading provider of managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity solutions for the tribal gaming industry, supports Cherokee Tribal Gaming Commission (TGC) with its proven Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) services.

The Cherokee Tribal Gaming Commission is the independent tribal gaming regulatory authority established in 1993 under Chapter 16 of the Cherokee Code of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Charged with the duty to ensure fairness and integrity of the gaming activities within its facilities, the commission enlisted Continent 8, and its cybersecurity division, C8 Secure, to conduct pen testing.

The VAPT service provides a comprehensive security assessment of an organization’s infrastructure and applications. Often mandated by regulation, it helps organizations measure the real-world effectiveness of their security controls and incident response capabilities. Additionally, the service provides actionable insights, including prioritized recommendations and industry best practices to address identified vulnerabilities and strengthen overall cybersecurity posture.

Emra Arkansas, Executive Director at Cherokee Tribal Gaming Commission said: “We are sincerely grateful to Continent 8, especially Patrick Gardner, Anthony Engel and Jerad Swimmer, for their partnership and recognition of our ongoing cybersecurity initiatives. The Cherokee Tribal Gaming Commission remains firmly committed to protecting not only our critical infrastructure but also the sovereignty that underpins our regulatory authority. In an era of growing cyber threats, safeguarding Tribal IT systems is more than a technical priority, it is a sovereign responsibility. With Continent 8’s trusted expertise, we are proud to set a higher standard for cybersecurity in Indian Country, ensuring our operations remain secure, resilient and self-determined.”

Patrick Gardner, Managing Partner at C8 Secure said: “In response to today’s evolving cyber threat landscape, the Cherokee Tribal Gaming Commission is working to establish a new standard in cybersecurity – and we are proud to support this important initiative. Their proactive efforts to safeguard critical infrastructure reflect a deep and ongoing investment in cybersecurity resilience.”

Jerad Swimmer, Regional Sales Director at Continent 8 added: “It was a pleasure collaborating with the Cherokee Tribal Gaming Commission in conducting a comprehensive evaluation of their IT infrastructure. Their team has shown a tremendous awareness of the escalating cybersecurity challenges within the tribal gaming sector. It is encouraging to see both enterprises and regulatory authorities actively enhancing their cybersecurity measures.”

For more information on how C8 Secure can support your cybersecurity initiatives or to schedule a no-obligation Cybersecurity Readiness Consultation, contact Regional Sales Director, Jerad Swimmer, at jerad.swimmer@continent8.com.

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Alea doubles down on cybersecurity with Continent 8’s full-spectrum assessment solutions

Continent 8’s Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, Security Audit and Vulnerability Scan services enable Alea to further strengthen the security and resilience of its iGaming platform

Continent 8 Technologies, the leading provider of global managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity solutions for the iGaming and online sports betting industry, announces that it has expanded its cybersecurity collaboration with Alea.

Patrick Gardner, Managing Partner at C8 Secure, presents the VAPT completion certificate to Eduard Fumás, CTO of Alea, and the Alea team at ICE Barcelona 2025.

Building on its current program of Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) services with Continent 8, Alea – the award-winning casino game aggregator – has deepened its partnership with Continent 8 and its cybersecurity division, C8 Secure, by integrating Security Audit and Vulnerability Scan (V-Scan) services. This strategic initiative further enhances Alea’s cybersecurity posture and underscores the company’s ongoing investment in the resilience and integrity of its infrastructure.

The expanded cybersecurity assessment program delivers a wide range of benefits for Alea and its operator network, including:

• Identifying, assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities in IT infrastructures, applications and networks
• Ensuring compliance with industry best practices and cybersecurity frameworks by evaluating security policies, procedures and governance
• Recognizing new vulnerabilities, highlighting areas for improvement and prioritizing remediation efforts
• Developing a customized roadmap for ongoing improvement to enhance cybersecurity posture and maturity
• Enhancing the trust and confidence of customers and partners by implementing industry-best cybersecurity measures

Eduard Fumás, CTO at Alea: “Security is built into everything we do at Alea. We’ve always believed that operators and their players deserve the highest level of protection. This is why we’ve invested in strong encryption, fraud prevention tools and a robust infrastructure from day one.

“Working with Continent 8 has helped us put that commitment to the test. Their expertise allows us to validate and strengthen our systems with confidence. We’re proud of how far we’ve come together, and even more excited about what’s next as we keep raising the bar and building a platform that our partners can trust completely.”

Patrick Gardner, Managing Partner at C8 Secure, added: “As Alea continues to grow and expand, its proactive commitment to maintaining a secure iGaming aggregator platform becomes paramount. In our ongoing collaboration with Alea, we remain dedicated to fostering and supporting their cybersecurity initiatives – ensuring that both Alea and its extensive partner ecosystem stay protected, resilient and prepared.”

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Alea selects Continent 8 to boost cybersecurity resilience for its iGaming aggregator platform

Global iGaming aggregator utilizes Continent 8’s VAPT cybersecurity services to securely connect B2C operators to over 150 game providers and more than 15,000 games

Continent 8 Technologies, a leading provider of global managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity solutions to the iGaming and online sports betting industry, today announces that Alea, an award-winning iGaming aggregation platform, has appointed Continent 8 as its Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) cybersecurity services provider.

Alea is among the fastest-growing game aggregators in the industry. Through one single API integration, Alea provides clients with access to over 15,000 games from over 150 providers, reducing their technical complexity and improving operational efficiency. The security and reliability of the game APIs and these integrations are crucial to Alea’s operational integrity. To manage the emerging cybersecurity challenges with a rapidly expanding network, Alea has partnered with Continent 8 to assess and evaluate their cybersecurity framework through a VAPT.

Partnering with Continent 8 and its specialized cybersecurity company, C8 Secure, Alea her undertaken a VAPT test. This comprehensive assessment enabled Alea to identify potential internal and external IT vulnerabilities, allowing them to prioritize and implement security enhancements to mitigate risk exposure, giving their customers confidence that they are accessing a secure and reliable platform.

Eduard Fumás, CTO 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, Managing Partner at C8 Secure, 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.”

C8 Secure cybersecurity solutions

C8 Secure provides comprehensive, multi-layered threat prevention, detection and response strategies and solutions to secure your organization’s digital assets in the face of evolving cyber threats. For more information on how C8 Secure can support your cybersecurity initiatives, email info@c8secure.com or fill out our Contact Us page.

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