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Secure Your Virtual Infrastructure

As organizations adopt virtual infrastructure solutions to reduce costs and improve IT operations, there is a growing need to understand the security implications of virtualization technology. VMware offers the most robust and secure virtualization platform available, and as the industry leader in virtual infrastructure technology, we have the experience and expertise to help you:

  • Separate fact from fiction when it comes to virtualization and IT security
  • Architect and manage a secure virtual infrastructure
  • Discover why security-conscious organizations trust VMware technology

Read below to find security best practices and other security resources to help you protect your virtual infrastructure, as well as third-party security validation of VMware products.

Gain insight into how virtualization affects IT security and discover:

  • How VMware delivers a secure virtualization platform
  • The difference between hosted and bare-metal virtualization
  • The security advantages of thin virtualization

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Make the virtual datacenter more secure than non-virtualized IT environments with VMware VMsafe™ technology. Find out how VMware is working with industry-leading security vendors to build VMware-aware security solutions to protect your IT infrastructure.

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Find answers to common virtualization security issues and get the knowledge you need to:

  • Control administrative access and enforce separation of duties
  • Keep virtual machines in line with mandated patch standards
  • Maintain better visibility over virtual network activity
  • Debunk common virtualization security myths

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Ensure the security of your virtual infrastructure with in-depth guidance on:

  • Secure design
  • Secure deployment
  • Secure operations
  • Secure networking

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Verify that VMware software meets the highest standards for IT security:

  • Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) validation
  • Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) validation
  • Security Awards & Initiatives

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Access a wide range of information and other resources related to virtualization security:

  • Read free white papers on virtualization security
  • Get detailed prescriptive security guidance
  • Download virtual security appliances

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Take the Next Step

Visit the VMware Security Center to stay up-to-date on all current security issues or visit the VMware Virtual Appliance Marketplace to find certified virtual security appliances.

Security Center

Stay up-to-date on all current security issues, and to understand considerations related to securing your virtual infrastructure.

Security Blog

Learn about securing your virtualized environments at the VMware Security Blog.