Alea & Continent 8 Enhance iGaming Cybersecurity

This summer, Alea, the award-winning casino game aggregator, expanded its collaboration with Continent 8 to reinforce platform security and operational resilience. As part of the initiative, Alea underwent Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), a full Security Audit, and a Vulnerability Scan, evaluating both its technology and internal processes.

At SBC Summit 2025, the partnership culminated in a live certification and press briefing, highlighting the growing importance of cybersecurity in the iGaming industry.

Addressing Emerging Threats

Founder Alexandre Tomic emphasized that cybersecurity became a priority when integrating APIs with multiple providers, where weak authentication could expose the platform to credit card fraud and DDoS attacks.

“If a game API is compromised, it’s not just data leakage. Hackers can place bets without risk and claim winnings. That’s when we connected with Continent 8, and we realized our approaches aligned perfectly,” Tomic explained.

The Value of Assessments

During a conversation at SBC Summit, Craig Lusher, Continent 8’s Product Principal for Secure Solutions, explained how the assessments work.

“VAPT tests network resilience by simulating breaches, while the security maturity assessment reviews processes and frameworks. These evaluations highlight strengths, uncover weaknesses and guide a plan to enhance cybersecurity across the organization.”

Lusher noted that Alea demonstrates strong alignment with globally recognized security frameworks. Minor refinements were suggested, but overall the platform is robust, safeguarding both Alea and its partners.

Sharing Best Practices Across the Ecosystem

Justin Cosnett, Continent 8’s Chief Product Officer, highlighted that modern fraud attacks now infiltrate systems in roughly 45 minutes down from 7–8 hours previously.

Alea aims to extend its security standards to all providers integrating with its platform.

“We’re strict because we require providers to meet high cybersecurity standards,” Tomic said. “Passing pen tests and security assessments ensures operators can trust the entire supply chain.”

Cybersecurity as a Business Imperative

Tomic stressed that prioritizing cybersecurity is a business decision, not just a regulatory requirement. With some operators losing millions monthly due to API and game fraud, robust defenses are essential.

“Hackers exploit software vulnerabilities across multiple operators. Even small gaps can become major losses. That’s why we embed cybersecurity at the core of everything we do.”

Lusher added that continuous assessments and improvements are critical as platforms evolve.

“Alea’s performance was excellent. By addressing minor issues and maintaining regular evaluations, they ensure resilience against emerging threats while setting a benchmark for the wider iGaming ecosystem.”