Security Threats and Cybersecurity Investment Burden

Definition

Cybersecurity has evolved from a secondary feature to a mandatory competitive requirement. Cyber threats are increasingly prevalent and sophisticated (state-sponsored attacks, AI-powered exploits). Small game studios lack dedicated security infrastructure, forcing founders to make binary choices: either hire expensive security specialists, or operate with dangerous vulnerabilities. 51% of developers cite security as their biggest challenge in 2025. Attacks on game studios result in IP theft, player data breaches (regulatory fines), service disruptions, and reputational damage. Smaller studios are attractive targets due to perceived weak defenses. The cost of a significant breach (forensics, notification, remediation, legal) ranges $200K-$1M+, potentially bankrupting small publishers. Meanwhile, preventative investment (security audit, penetration testing, hardening, monitoring) requires $30K-$100K+ annually.

Why This Matters

Managed security services for game studios, cybersecurity insurance tailored to publishers, security audit/assessment services, threat monitoring platforms, incident response retainers, employee security training

Affected Stakeholders

Game Studio Owner, Creative Director

Related Business Risks