Background

Gaming and casino operators require top-notch IT security due to the sensitive nature of their operations, high revenue generated, storage of personally identifiable information, and regulatory compliance requirements. The most profitable area in a casino is the electronic gaming machines as they account for over 80% of gaming revenue according to research by the UNLV Center for Gaming Research Studies.

Phishing is the most common form of cybercrime, with over 3 billion phishing emails sent every day, scammers are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to steal your sensitive data.

By 2025, cybercrime will cost the world an estimated $10.5 trillion annually. As internet use grows, so does the threat of cyberattacks. For organizations, such attacks can result in devastating losses. As such, you want to make sure that you're always taking the proper measures to reduce the risk of your organization falling victim to hackers.

There are various methods of increasing cybersecurity. One of them is through the use of penetration testing. It's important to know what this is, and when to do it.

Want to know when you should perform a penetration test? keep reading to find out more.

The global market for cyber security awareness training is expected to grow by more than 45% in the next five years. This record growth highlights the importance that organizations place on improving cyber security.

In 2021, the ransomware industry in the United States alone resulted in over $1 billion in payments to cyber criminals. Given the ever-evolving nature of technology, there's no doubt that criminals will try to capitalize on the latest trends in cyber-attacks to make even more money.

Last year, healthcare and manufacturing were some of the most targeted industries for cybercriminals to attack. Other industries followed not far behind, with bad actors focusing on banks and insurance companies, public/state administrations, educational institutions, professional and organizational services, and more.