THE GROWING THREAT OF DDoS ATTACKS IN iGAMING AND SPORTS BETTING

DDoS attacks are one of the most common and disruptive cyber threats in the industry, capable of taking down entire networks and causing significant financial losses, brand damage, and loss of customer trust. The United States iGaming market is particularly vulnerable due to the sheer scale of transactions involved. There are a number of actions operators can take however as part of a comprehensive security strategy to mitigate those risks.

Robust DDoS Protection

A reliable DDoS protection solution is critical in defending your iGaming site against attacks. This solution should include a combination of hardware and software-based defenses that can detect and then mitigate DDoS attacks in real-time. Maintain the latest versions of tools and hardware to keep pace with current and future trends, technology, and market developments.

Plus perform regular vulnerability assessments which can help identify weaknesses in security infrastructure, allowing to address them before an attack occurs.

Scalable Solutions

Older DDoS detection solutions based on single servers running on standalone rack-mounted appliances lack the capability to track high volumes of data traffic network-wide, and this is especially true when attempting to perform scans of very large amounts of data. Whether deployed onsite or in the cloud, single-server DDoS detection is not enough to accurately detect attacks consistently within growing organizations. By utilizing scalable cloud solutions equipped with big data technology to store network events and access data repositories in the cloud, users can access DDoS detection systems that scale as their on-site networks grow. This has the added benefit of avoiding expensive projects which require continual investment or become obsolete as open software frameworks change.

Protect Client Accounts

Utilizing machine learning and behavioral analytics tools can separate bad actors and suspicious activity from legitimate players and visitors. Continuous real-time screening and transaction monitoring with automatic risk-scoring can help iGaming enterprises identify suspicious behavioral patterns and anomalies and automatically block them.

Layers of Protection

In an effort to prioritize security and enhance user experience, companies are embracing collaborative approaches with industry leaders in cybersecurity, such as Internet Vikings who partner with Cloudflare. By integrating technology, Internet Vikings strengthen their defenses with two layers of protection. This proactive measure not only safeguards against volumetric attacks but also ensures a resilient and uninterrupted digital environment, promoting a safer and more seamless experience for clients and customers.

Partner with a Reliable Hosting Provider

Partnering with a reliable and experienced hosting provider that offers DDoS protection and security services can ensure the safety and availability of your site and retain a positive user experience.

A recent survey indicated that an overwhelming number of organizations in the U.S. (73%) suffered a DDoS attack with some losing $100,000 or more each hour of downtime. A business can be protected by a security strategy based on some or all of the above which include a reliable DDoS protection solution, staying compliant, training employees in cybersecurity and investing in scalable solutions. In this case, there's every chance to minimize the risks of successful attacks and thus ensure the continued success of an iGaming enterprise.

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Internet Vikings is a leading provider of first-to-market licensed in-state hosting for the sports betting and iGaming sector in the U.S., serving solutions in 23 states. The company, founded in 2008, offers dedicated servers, co-location, and cloud hosting with a premium status proven by its ISO 27001 certification and intensive DDoS protection.