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    Virtualization is a technology that's taking off, but how can information security professionals know how it will interact with their existing networks and applications? In this identity and access management expert response, learn how virtualizing a...  Ask the Expert

  • Is it more secure to have a mainframe or a collection of servers?

    The general public may think that mainframe computing is a thing of the past, but expert Michael Cobb reviews why the mainframe is still the cornerstone most large IT projects.  Ask the Expert

  • What risks do application virtualization products pose?

    Phrases that continue to be used to describe application virtualization are "isolation" or "bubble," but Michael Cobb examines the possible threats entering or escaping those 'isolated' environments.  Ask the Expert

  • Can virtualized applications interact without permission?

    If a guest OS in a virtualized system is compromised, it could theoretically go through the hypervisor layer and compromise the rest of the guest operating systems. But what about an environment with virtualized applications?  Ask the Expert

  • The unexpected costs of server virtualization?

    Formerly dominated by a single vendor, VMWare Corp., the field of virtualization security now has more options. But what's the most cost-efficient way to go virtual? Platform security expert Michael Cobb gives advice.  Ask the Expert

  • Is desktop virtualization a realistic enterprise option?

    Today the endless release of upgrades, patches and other updates has made maintaining even a handful of desktop PCs a time-consuming task. Platform security expert Michael Cobb explains why desktop virtualization may be a way to reduce the complexity...  Ask the Expert

  • What additional security protection do virtual machines offer?

    If software is exploitable in a real operating system, it will also be exploitable in a virtual machine. In this expert Q&A, Ed Skoudis sets the record straight and explains what virtualization technology can and can't do.  Ask the Expert

  • Will allowing virtual machines increase risk exposure?

    Implementing enterprise virtual machines can lead to invisible pockets of software in a work environment. In this expert Q&A, Ed Skoudis explains what kind of bargain you can strike with VM users.  Ask the Expert

  • Why can't antimalware tools scan inside virtual machines?

    You'd think that it would be easy for an antimalware tool to see what's going on inside a virtual workstation. Unfortunately, it's not. In this expert Q&A, Ed Skoudis explains the difficulty of scanning a guest virtual machine.  Ask the Expert

  • Will using virtualization software put an enterprise at risk?

    A virtualized IT infrastructure can simplify operations and save a company money, but is such an environment secure? In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, application security expert Michael Cobb explains what can go wrong when making the move to virtualiz...  Ask the Expert

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