UK Gambling Commission — Cyber Resilience Requirements
The UK Gambling Commission's cyber resilience requirements, set out in the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP), mandate that all licensed gambling operators implement appropriate cybersecurity measures. Key requirements include protection of player data, system integrity for fair gaming, financial transaction security, and incident reporting. The Commission's Remote Technical Standards set specific technical security requirements for online gambling systems. Operators must meet these as a condition of their licence.
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Framework Domains (7)
Annual Security Audit Requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RTS Audit-1 | Third-party annual security audit |
| RTS Audit-2 | Audit scope aligned with ISO 27001 |
| RTS Audit-3 | Submission of audit reports |
| RTS Audit-4 | New licensee initial audit |
RTS Section 1 — Introduction and Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RTS 1.1 | Scope of technical standards |
| RTS 1.2 | Critical systems definition |
| RTS 1.3 | Applicability to licensees |
RTS Section 4 — Security Requirements (Organisational Controls)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RTS 4.1 | Information security policies |
| RTS 4.2 | Organisation of information security |
| RTS 4.3 | Access management and identity controls |
| RTS 4.4 | Supplier relationship security |
| RTS 4.5 | Incident management |
| RTS 4.6 | Independent review and audit |
RTS Section 4 — Security Requirements (People Controls)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RTS 4.10 | Security event reporting |
| RTS 4.7 | Security awareness training |
| RTS 4.8 | Employment screening and termination |
| RTS 4.9 | Remote working security |
RTS Section 4 — Security Requirements (Physical Controls)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RTS 4.11 | Equipment protection |
| RTS 4.12 | Storage media handling |
| RTS 4.13 | Secure disposal practices |
RTS Section 4 — Security Requirements (Technological Controls)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RTS 4.14 | User device and endpoint security |
| RTS 4.15 | Privileged access management |
| RTS 4.16 | Authentication mechanisms |
| RTS 4.17 | Malware protection |
| RTS 4.18 | Backup and recovery |
| RTS 4.19 | Logging and monitoring |
| RTS 4.20 | Cryptography |
| RTS 4.21 | Secure development and change management |
| RTS 4.22 | Network security |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is UK Gambling Commission — Cyber Resilience Requirements?
UK Gambling Commission — Cyber Resilience Requirements is a compliance framework from United Kingdom (Gambling Commission) with 7 domains and 29 controls. The UK Gambling Commission's cyber resilience requirements, set out in the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP), mandate that all licensed gambling operators implement appropriate cybersecurity measures. Key requirements include protection of player data, system integrity for fair gaming, financial transaction security, and incident reporting. The Commission's Remote Technical Standards set specific technical security requirements for online gambling systems. Operators must meet these as a condition of their licence. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does UK Gambling Commission — Cyber Resilience Requirements have?
UK Gambling Commission — Cyber Resilience Requirements has 29 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are RTS Section 4 — Security Requirements (Technological Controls) (9 controls), RTS Section 4 — Security Requirements (Organisational Controls) (6 controls), Annual Security Audit Requirements (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does UK Gambling Commission — Cyber Resilience Requirements map to?
UK Gambling Commission — Cyber Resilience Requirements maps to 600 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-82 Rev 3 — Guide to OT Security (59% coverage), ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) (59% coverage), TISAX — Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (59% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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