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Esports verified Verified Outcome TRL 9

Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat Infrastructure

domain Client: A leading tactical shooter game publisher handshake Provider: Internal Build (Vanguard) schedule Deploy: Q2 2020 (Launch)
90 Impact
Enterprise Ready
Evidence Score: 5/10
Strength: High

Executive Summary

ANALYST: COI RESEARCH

To ensure competitive integrity in a high-stakes esport, the publisher developed a proprietary anti-cheat system that runs at the kernel level (Ring 0) of the operating system. This aggressive approach prevents cheat software from hiding in system memory, ensuring a 'clean' environment for professional and ranked play.

rate_review Analyst Verdict

"A high-risk, high-reward security strategy. While privacy advocates criticize the intrusive access (Ring 0), the resulting reduction in cheating has created one of the most trusted competitive ecosystems in esports, directly supporting the game's longevity and league value."

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warning The Challenge

PC gaming is plagued by 'aimbots' and 'wallhacks' that ruin the competitive experience. Sophisticated cheats operate at the kernel level, making them invisible to standard user-mode anti-cheat software. If players believe the game is overrun by cheaters, they churn immediately.

psychology The Solution

The 'Vanguard' driver loads at system boot, before the game starts. It monitors system memory and blocks unauthorized drivers that attempt to interact with the game process. It utilizes a cloud-based AI to analyze player input patterns for inhuman reflexes.

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Integrations
Windows Kernel
Deployment Model
Client-Side Driver
Data Classification
System Integrity Data
Estimated TCO / ROI
High (Maintenance)
POC Summary (2019-06-01 to 2020-04-01)

"Beta testing during 'Project A' phase."

shield Risk Register & Mitigation

Risk Factor Severity Mitigation Strategy
System Stability High Strict QA; driver can be disabled when game not running.
Privacy / Rootkit Fears Medium Transparency reports; bug bounty programs ($100k rewards).

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Audited value realization curve

Detection of kernel-mode cheats Verified Outcome
Primary KPIBan waves affecting thousands of accounts
Audit CycleSustained high daily active user (DAU) trust

policy Compliance & Gov

  • Standards: GDPR (Data scanning)
  • Maturity (TRL): 9
  • Evidence Score: 5/10
  • Data Class: System Integrity Data

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Verified Case Study
PDF • Version 1
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Technical Audit
PDF • Audited
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The "Blind Verification" Protocol

How we verified these outcomes for A leading tactical shooter game publisher without exposing sensitive IP or identities.

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1. Raw Evidence

Audit ID: #PRIV-792
Evidence: Direct SQL Logs
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2. Verified Asset

Outcome: Verified
Ref ID: #COI-792

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