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virtualization security risks by thinking physical, experts say
Many firms have been deploying virtualized infrastructure to
reduce costs and boost efficiencies, but virtualization security experts say those same
firms should reassess their security practices to address any gaps that the technology
poses.
Like in the past when physical infrastructure and systems are
deployed to meet business needs, security also tends to take a back-seat in many early
virtualization deployments, said Dave Shackleford, founder and principal consultant at
Atlanta-based Voodoo Security. The good news is the same practices used to defend against attacks
on physical systems can be applied to address virtualization security risks, Shackleford
said.
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Hypervisor
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Vendors
tackle challenges in securing virtual environments
Security companies look to overcome performance bottlenecks
with retooled technology for virtual security.
Video: Integrating virtual-aware
security technologies
In this video presentation, enterprise
information security expert Dave Shackleford offers
an overview of the key enterprise virtualization security
product segments on the market today and
key considerations for when to consider them.
Customers
in no rush to buy virtualization security products, services
More customers are implementing virtualization, but are
opportunities increasing around virtualization security products? Observers say not just yet.
Virtual
desktop benefits include tighter security, hot desking
With the help of hot desking and other virtualisation
technologies, the Basildon Borough Council was able to centralise its security administration and
reduce its number of desks by more than 30%.
Auditing
virtualization: Security training for infosec pros
This chapter discusses auditing virtualized environments,
and begins with an overview of common virtualization technologies and key controls.
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