CCC.VM.F09: Horizontal Scaling
Capability ID:CCC.VM.F09
Title:Horizontal Scaling
Description:Ability to add or remove VM instances assigned to the application to
handle increased or decreased workload.
Mapped Threats
| ID | Title | Description | External Mappings | Capability Mappings | Control Mappings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCC.VM.TH10 | Auto-Scaling Abuse for Resource Exhaustion | Automated horizontal scaling mechanisms may be manipulated through forced load generation, such as distributed denial-of-service events, triggering excessive VM creation. This can lead to billing anomalies, service instability, or disruption of resource quotas, potentially impacting cost management and service availability. | 1 | 1 | 0 |