Continent 8 (C8) has been live in Michigan since 2021 with dual co-location facilities suitable for highly resilient data residence, backup and disaster recovery requirements.
We have a full suite of solutions in order to enable online sports betting and iGaming regulatory compliance in Michigan via simple provisioning.
With dual co-location facilities connected resiliently to our own backbone and peering, meeting the regulatory requirements for in-state data and gaming execution can be accomplished with Continent 8.
Michigan regulations require backup servers that are used to conduct internet or mobile gaming to be located in state, and in a facility different from that of the primary servers.
Our dual site capability in Michigan can accommodate this requirement.
C8’s regulated cloud includes native backup to dual site capability – this means customers can meet all regulatory requirements in either site easily and cost effectively
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Similarly, Continent 8 can help satisfy Michigan regulatory requirement for a backup equipment secure hosting to ensure business continuity in case of a disaster.
Michigan regulations and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) require annual system integrity, security assessments, vulnerability scans and penetration tests of operators’ information systems to ensure risk identification and mitigation. C8 Secure offers this service to customers as a professional services engagement to demonstrate compliance and aide in resolution.
Michigan regulations require operators to protect the infrastructure from malicious acts such as DDoS attack. Continent 8 has a comprehensive L3-7 fully integrated global protection service to meet this requirement.
Intrusion Detection & Response
Michigan regulations and PCI DSS require the ability to detect cybersecurity events. Continent 8 offers IDS and IPS capabilities via its Network as a Service (NaaS) firewalling service, as well as a managed endpoint detection and response solution.
As iGaming and Sports betting platforms expand their integrations with partners and introduce new applications and features, the risk of vulnerabilities increases due to broader exposure of web applications and APIs. Continent 8 WaaP (WAF) capability provides minimum OWASP top 10 protection and other comprehensive capabilities to guard against malicious bots and both known and emerging vulnerabilities as required by Michigan regulations and PCI DSS.
Demonstrating resolution capabilities is necessary with Michigan regulations and recommended by PCI DSS. Continent 8 can leverage its Managed Security Operations Center (MSOC) to collect, categorise, and manage the resolution of intrusion threats in customers information systems. Utilizing existing customer logging capabilities as well as fully integrating with all our cyber solutions: WaaP, MDR, IDS/IPS and DDoS.
