{"id":291603,"date":"2023-09-27T16:15:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T21:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=291603"},"modified":"2023-09-28T14:03:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T19:03:07","slug":"nigc-takes-shot-at-caesars-mgm-after-ransomware-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/nigc-takes-shot-at-caesars-mgm-after-ransomware-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribal Gaming Regulator Chides Caesars, MGM on Ransomware Attacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

In what appears to be a clear instance of kicking them while they\u2019re down, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) recently took some shots at Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International. The jibes were regarding recent ransomware attacks on those commercial operators.<\/p>\n

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The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) logo. The group boasted of strong cybersecurity protocols. (Image: NIGC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Washington, DC-based NIGC, which is a federal regulatory agency under the purview of the Department of Interior, believes its \u201cdefense in depth\u201d approach to cybersecurity, while not infallible, is superior to what rival commercial operators deploy.<\/p>\n

(NIGC utilizes) a progression of layered defensive mechanisms to safeguard data, information, and information systems,\u201d<\/strong> according to a statement recently issued by the commission.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Caesars and MGM recently endured ransomware attacks at the hands of a group known as \u201cScattered Spider.\u201d In a recent regulatory filing, Caesars acknowledged paying<\/a> an undisclosed sum, covered by an insurance provider, to end the attack. MGM took a different approach that resulted in its employees and guests throughout the U.S. enduring 10 days of chaos.<\/p>\n

NIGC Right on Some Issues<\/h2>\n

In the statement, the NIGC highlighted its three-prong approach to cyber security, including an emphasis on administrative, physical, and technical controls.<\/p>\n

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When it comes to cybersecurity, regardless of industry or organization, an ounce of prevention can be worth a pound of cure, and on that note, MGM\u2019s vulnerabilities<\/a> were known prior to the recent attack. Gaming operators are prime targets for cybercriminals because the companies are stewards of massive amounts of sensitive customer data, including contact and financial information, Social Security numbers, and the like.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cCyber-related attacks impact organizations, big and small, have increased in recent years, and are not going away,\u201d added the NIGC. \u201cTo significantly reduce risk to IT systems, it is prudent for organizations to employ a layered, redundant approach to cybersecurity.\u201d<\/p>\n

There could be value in commercial operators following the cybersecurity approaches deployed by tribal rivals. After all, cybersecurity companies want to generate revenue, and they\u2019re not likely to keep a product or service away from a firm simply because it\u2019s a competitor to an existing client.<\/p>\n

NIGC Might Want to Consider More Tact<\/h2>\n

The NIGC is entitled to its \u201cvictory lap\u201d in the wake of the ransomware attacks on two of its members\u2019 largest commercial rivals. But the commission might want to consider the virtues of grace in this situation.<\/p>\n

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To date, there hasn\u2019t been a reported large-scale cyber attack<\/a> on tribal gaming entities. But Native American casinos generated nearly $41 billion in revenue last year, a number large enough to entice bad cyber actors who don\u2019t play \u201cfavorites\u201d when selecting targets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Additionally, ransomware attacks are increasing in frequency, and the technology used by perpetrators is becoming increasingly sophisticated. That makes it difficult for even highly advanced cybersecurity software to bat .1000 against hackers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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