The Liability of Elasticity

The shift to software-driven cloud infrastructure in the media and entertainment industry offers powerful scalability but introduces complex security challenges. Dynamic scaling capabilities—essential for handling variable demand—expand potential attack surfaces and create risks in tenant isolation, data segregation, and cross-tenant security. Traditional, static security approaches fall short in this fluid environment, necessitating innovative solutions that anticipate inevitable breaches and focus on minimizing the blast radius.

This paper examines critical vulnerabilities that can drive up costs by exploiting elasticity and emphasizes the need for fast detection, segregation of duties, technical standards, and response mechanisms. By adopting lessons from tech sectors and implementing robust, responsive security frameworks, companies can harness elasticity without compromising operational integrity or security.

John Guntenaar, Daniel Murphy, Jorge Llano | NEP Group | Pittsburgh, Pa., United States