Virtualization security issues and threats
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September 04, 2019
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Sep'19
USBAnywhere vulnerabilities put Supermicro servers at risk
Security researchers discovered BMC vulnerabilities -- dubbed USBAnywhere -- in Supermicro servers that could put systems at risk of remote attacks via virtualized USB drives.
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August 30, 2019
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Aug'19
VMUG president: Carbon Black acquisition is 'compelling'
In this podcast from VMworld, VMUG President Steve Athanas discusses Workspace One upgrades and the security potential that the Carbon Black acquisition brings to VMware.
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August 23, 2019
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Aug'19
Carbon Black acquisition bolsters VMware's security play
VMWare announced an agreement to acquire endpoint security vendor Carbon Black in an effort to boost its cloud security offerings; the all-cash deal is valued at $2.1 billion.
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August 08, 2019
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Aug'19
Check Point finds RDP vulnerability jeopardizes Microsoft's Hyper-V
Check Point revealed research at Black Hat that showed a previously disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft's remote desktop protocol affects the company's virtualization platform.
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VMware security best practices guide
Without the proper security, you could put your entire VMware environment at risk. These best practices can keep your hosts and VMs safe from potential attacks. Continue Reading
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VMware AppDefense
VMware AppDefense is a data center security service designed to protect virtualized applications running in an enterprise data center in order to improve the protection and threat response performance of an enterprise security operations center (SOC... Continue Reading
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Application containers: What are the major risks?
NIST recently issued guidance on mitigating the security risks of application containers. Expert Judith Myerson outlines some of the risks and fixes highlighted in the guide. Continue Reading
Evaluate Virtualization security issues and threats Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How container adoption affects container security
Scalability and efficiency make container adoption an attractive option for enterprises today. Learn how containerization has evolved and grown since the release of Docker 1.0 five years ago. Continue Reading
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VMware AppDefense: How will it address endpoint security?
VMware announced AppDefense, its latest effort to help improve endpoint security. Matt Pascucci explains how AppDefense addresses applications in vSphere environments. Continue Reading
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What's the difference between software containers and sandboxing?
Understanding the difference between software containers and sandboxing can help enterprises make the right decision about which to use. Expert Matthew Pascucci explains them. Continue Reading
Manage Virtualization security issues and threats
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Virtual network security measures to thwart access threats
Virtual networks add a layer of complexity to the real networks below them. Follow these three virtual network security measures to prevent complexity from creating issues. Continue Reading
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4 steps to ensure virtual machine security in cloud computing
Enterprises are now operating in a cloud-virtual world. Understanding four steps to ensure virtual machine security in cloud computing environments is crucial. Continue Reading
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Is read-only mode a viable approach to container hardening?
Can containers work in read-only mode, and how does this setup make a difference in security hardening? Continue Reading
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Container security awareness, planning required as threats persist
As container security vulnerabilities continue to emerge, companies should plan ahead and have strategies ready to defend against looming segmentation failures. Continue Reading
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Can monitoring help defend against Sanny malware update?
Changes to the Sanny malware were recently discovered by FireEye researchers. Learn who is at risk and how elevated privileges can help protect you with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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Build a secure Docker host environment on Linux systems
In the cutting-edge technology world of containers, don't lose sight of the fundamental security best practices that protect workloads and minimize attack surfaces. Continue Reading