New Dawn Risk and Continent 8 form alliance to provide combined cybersecurity and insurance offerings for iGaming

(AsiaGameHub) –   Continent 8 Technologies, a premier provider of advanced managed IT solutions tailored for the global iGaming and online sports betting industry, has established a strategic alliance with New Dawn Risk, a specialist Lloyd’s broker.

This joint venture integrates Continent 8’s cybersecurity capabilities with New Dawn Risk’s insurance proficiency to deliver iGaming operators a unified risk management framework. Companies benefit from strengthened security safeguards alongside reduced insurance costs, as carriers provide premium discounts based on security sophistication and control implementations.

“This alliance marks a major advancement in client support,” stated Elizabeth Grima, Senior Executive Manager, New Dawn Risk. “By merging Continent 8’s reliable cybersecurity offerings with our customized insurance products, we’re furnishing iGaming firms with a comprehensive risk management solution. This transcends conventional brokerage – it’s focused on providing durability, operational continuity, and assurance in an industry confronting persistent cyber risks and evolving compliance demands.”

The solution will debut initially across UK and European markets, with plans for global expansion. It combines specialized cybersecurity services with bespoke insurance products to broaden protection accessibility for iGaming enterprises. The service portfolio encompasses Managed SOC & MDR, Cyber Threat Intelligence Exchange, DDoS mitigation, Web Application and API Protection (WAAP), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for end-users. Organizations adopting this bundle will receive premium reductions, enhancing their ability to obtain affordable coverage.

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with New Dawn Risk,” said Patrick Gardner, Chief Security Officer at Continent 8 Technologies. “This partnership unites two domain experts to deliver a powerful combination of sophisticated cybersecurity measures and customized insurance options for the iGaming sector. Robust cyber protections not only safeguard operators and vendors but also exhibit prudent risk management – a growing consideration in decreasing insurance costs. As the industry’s preferred cybersecurity partner, we’ve long provided comprehensive defensive solutions to high-risk gaming operations, and this alliance strengthens that established track record.”