Gaming Laboratories International Launched GLI Secure
The new cybersecurity division aims to standardize security protocols for vendors and operators across the gaming industry.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Gaming Laboratories International launched GLI Secure in June 2026 to address vulnerabilities in the gaming ecosystem. The division introduces a certification program based on CIS and NIST standards to streamline vendor security reviews.
Why it matters
Uncoordinated security protocols between operators and third-party vendors often create network weaknesses. By implementing a standardized framework, the program seeks to reduce the time spent on redundant individual security questionnaires.
The new program mandates security testing based on CIS and NIST frameworks. These protocols aim to replace fragmented, individual security questionnaires currently used by operators to evaluate third-party vendor risks.
The players
Gaming Laboratories International
This company provides testing and certification services to the global gaming industry.
MGM Resorts
This global hospitality and entertainment company operates numerous major casino resorts.
Caesars
This major gaming and hospitality operator runs a wide network of casinos and hotels.
Marina Bay Sands
This integrated resort in Singapore is one of the largest and most prominent gaming destinations in Asia.
Aristocrat Leisure
This major Australian-based gaming content and technology company provides hardware and software to casinos.
The details
The initiative follows high-profile incidents, including the 2023 cyberattacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars and the Marina Bay Sands data breach that impacted 665,000 members. It also addresses significant staffing shortages, as research shows that 37% of tribal organizations lack dedicated cybersecurity personnel.
Timeline
September 2023: MGM Resorts and Caesars experienced significant cyberattacks.
October 2023: Marina Bay Sands suffered a breach affecting 665,000 members.
2025: Average weekly cyberattacks totaled 1,968.
June 2026: Gaming Laboratories International launched GLI Secure.
July 2026: Average weekly cyberattacks reached 2,336.
The Tech Race
GLI Secure adopts the NIST Cybersecurity Framework as a benchmark to professionalize and standardize security certifications across the gaming vendor ecosystem. This shift replaces the inefficient, piecemeal security evaluations that previously dominated the gaming technology landscape.
Casino operators may see a reduction in administrative overhead as vendor security certifications streamline the procurement process. These standardized protocols may also lead to more consistent security practices for the various gaming apps and systems used by players.
The takeaway
The gaming industry faces rising digital threats that necessitate a shift toward standardized, expert-verified security protocols. Organizations should prioritize dedicated cybersecurity personnel to effectively utilize these new industry certification frameworks.
Further reading
For more information on current industry defense standards, visit Cybersecurity.
Source note: This article includes information reported by IAG.
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