Independent assessment of your information security management system against the international standard, focused on the player and payment data that iGaming platforms handle.
ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for an information security management system (ISMS), the framework an organization uses to manage risks to its information. Gaming platforms, player account management systems, and remote gaming servers process personal and financial data, so Gaming Associates assesses an organization’s ISMS against the standard for operators and platform providers. Game providers and game developers use the assessment to show security is built into their products, and aggregators to give partners a recognized point of reference.
Why ISO/IEC 27001 is Vital for Online iGaming Businesses
Mandatory Regulatory Access
Key European, Latin American, and North American gaming jurisdictions require ISO/IEC 27001 certification as a condition for granting and renewing B2B and B2C operational licenses.
Protection of Critical Data Assets
Protect proprietary source code, player databases, payment gateway integrations, and real-time wagering telemetry against unauthorized access, leaks, and cyber threats.
Faster B2B Onboarding
Tier-one operators and platform aggregators mandate ISO/IEC 27001 compliance from their software and service providers during vendor due diligence.
Continuous Risk Mitigation
Shift from reactive firefighting to a structured, continuous risk-management framework that evolves with emerging cyber threats.
Our ISO/IEC 27001 Audit & Certification Lifecycle
We simplify the certification journey through a structured, developer-friendly four-stage framework:
Gap Analysis & Scope Definition
We review your existing policies, cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, hybrid), and digital workflows against ISO/IEC 27001 controls to identify missing compliance safeguards and define the optimal ISMS boundary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO/IEC 27001, and how does it apply to iGaming?
ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for an information security management system (ISMS), the framework an organization uses to manage risks to its information. Because iGaming businesses hold player and payment data, an accredited testing laboratory like Gaming Associates assesses their ISMS against the standard.
What is the difference between an ISMS and ISO/IEC 27001?
An ISMS is the set of policies, processes, and controls an organization runs to manage information security. ISO/IEC 27001 is the standard that sets requirements for that system. A conformity assessment body like Gaming Associates assesses the first against the second.
How does an iGaming ISMS audit differ from an ISO/IEC 27001 assessment?
An iGaming ISMS audit looks at how an organization manages information security against the requirements of gaming regulators, through security compliance auditing and vulnerability analysis. An ISO/IEC 27001 assessment measures the same kind of system against one international standard instead. An independent testing laboratory like Gaming Associates offers each as its own service, and which one applies depends on what the regulator or business partner asks for.
Do iGaming regulators require ISO/IEC 27001 from operators and suppliers?
It depends on the regulator. Some iGaming regulators ask operators and suppliers for ISO/IEC 27001, while others accept it as one form of evidence of information security management, and each sets its own requirements. An independent testing laboratory like Gaming Associates assesses against the standard, and the regulator decides how the results are used.
How are security incidents assessed on a gaming platform?
The assessment looks at how security events are detected, reported, classified, and handled, and whether the organization learns from them. A certification body like Gaming Associates reviews the incident records and the process behind them.
Is an ISO/IEC 27001 assessment a one-time exercise?
No. The standard expects the system to keep running, with internal audits, management review, and ongoing improvement, so evidence builds up over time. How often an external assessment repeats depends on the scheme and on how much the organization’s systems change. A testing laboratory like Gaming Associates can say what applies once the scope is known.
How does an ISO/IEC 27001 assessment treat security incidents on an iGaming platform?
An ISO/IEC 27001 assessment looks at how security events are reported, assessed, and handled, using the incident management controls in Annex A of the standard. In the 2022 edition these cover planning and preparation, assessment and decision on security events, response, learning from incidents, and collection of evidence. For an iGaming platform, that could include events such as account takeover attempts, suspected payment fraud, or unauthorized access to player data. An accredited testing laboratory like Gaming Associates reviews the incident records and the process behind them.