The WLA-SCS:2024 – WLA Security Control Standard, together with supplementary documentation including the WLA-SCS Guide to Certification, is now available. For key WLA-SCS:2024 documents, please see the resource list provided at this link. WLA-SCS:2024 covers information and operations security and integrity requirements for lottery, video lottery, sports and esports betting operators, as well as their suppliers.
As it says in introduction:
“The WLA-SCS defines a security, integrity, and risk management standard for use by the gaming sector and is intended to be the focal point for the sector on security and integrity issues. It describes a security management process that is aligned both with internationally recognized standards and with a common security baseline that represents good practice for gaming operators. The standard comprises a comprehensive set of controls and requirements for gaming operators and their suppliers.
WLA-SCS can be considered as the foundation for building trust relationships with industry stakeholders and regulators for the purpose of conducting gaming operations or multi-jurisdictional games. It can also be of substantial assistance to top management by providing an independent review in order to foster increased confidence in the security of gaming operations.”
The WLA-SCS:2024, together with supplementary documentation including the WLA-SCS Guide to Certification, is now available. For key WLA-SCS:2024 documents, please see the resource list provided immediately at this link.
Glog.AI plays a significant role in aiding gaming software security and compliance, particularly in relation to standards like the WLA Security Control Standard (WLA-SCS). Here’s a breakdown of how it achieves this:
Understanding the WLA-SCS:
- The WLA-SCS is a crucial standard for the lottery and gaming industry, designed to ensure the security and integrity of operations.
- It addresses the need for robust security measures to protect against cyber threats and maintain public trust.
- It emphasizes the importance of secure software development practices.
WLA-SCS:2024 Context:
- Security and Integrity:
- The WLA-SCS:2024 is designed to uphold the security and integrity of lottery and gaming operations, fostering public trust.
- It sets rigorous standards for organizations involved in this sector.
- Adaptation to Modern Threats:
- The updated 2024 version addresses the evolving cybersecurity landscape, including sophisticated attacks and the complexities of modern gaming platforms.
- It emphasizes proactive security measures and risk management.
- Annex C (S Controls):
- Specifically, Annex C focuses on the secure development of gaming systems, which is where Glog.AI’s capabilities align significantly.
WLA-SCS:2024 and Annex C (S Controls):
- Focus on Secure Development:
- Annex C of the WLA-SCS:2024 specifically addresses the “S controls for the development of gaming systems and the provision of gaming services.” This emphasizes the importance of secure software development practices within the gaming industry.
- The standard aims to ensure that gaming systems are developed with robust security measures to protect against vulnerabilities and maintain integrity.
- Modern Security Challenges:
- The 2024 update reflects the evolving threat landscape, including increased cyberattacks, sophisticated cheating methods, and the complexities of modern gaming platforms.
- It pushes for a risk-based approach to security, requiring organizations to proactively identify and mitigate potential threats.
Glog.AI’s Contribution:
- Automated Vulnerability Detection:
- Glog.AI uses AI to automate the process of finding security flaws in software code.
- This helps gaming companies meet the WLA-SCS requirements for thorough security testing.
- Compliance Automation:
- Glog.AI assists in automating the implementation of security controls, simplifying the compliance process.
- It generates reports that demonstrate adherence to the WLA-SCS, making audits more efficient.
- Proactive Security:
- By identifying and fixing vulnerabilities early in the software development process, Glog.AI helps gaming organizations strengthen their overall security.
- This proactive approach aligns with the WLA-SCS’s focus on risk management.
- Modern Threat Mitigation:
- Glog.AI’s AI capabilities enable it to detect unusual activity, which is vital for dealing with today’s sophisticated cyber threats.
- This is very important for maintaining the security that the WLA-SCS demands.
- Supporting Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC):
- Glog.AI integrates into the SDLC, thus making security a part of the development process. This helps companies meet the requirements of secure development that are within the WLA-SCS.
- Enhanced Security Posture:
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- By proactively identifying and mitigating security risks, Glog.AI helps gaming operators and suppliers strengthen their overall security posture.
- This aligns with the WLA-SCS:2024’s goal of maintaining public trust in the integrity of gaming operations.
In essence, Glog.AI provides tools that streamline and automate essential security and compliance tasks, enabling gaming organizations to meet the stringent requirements of standards like the WLA-SCS.
Glog.AI initiator and founder Dragan Pleskonjic participated in European Lotteries and World Lottery Association (EL/WLA) Security & Operational Risks Seminar: New Threats & Opportunities: Evolving AI & Security Risks, hosted by: EL and WLA, supported by FDJ at Marseille, France, Dec 4 – Dec 6 2024.
Dragan Pleskonjic presented concepts and solutions on topics: AI in Cybersecurity and Software Security and Cybersecurity & Software Security Aided by AI. Also, he participated two roundtables togther with other experts.
Here is Programme.