Orchestrating security across multiple environments
In an effort to help organizations centralize their intelligence and security process management, ThreatConnect has expanded its security platform’s capabilities to …
virtualization
Passages: Secure virtual browser for malware isolation
Over 90% of undetected attacks come through the web. In this podcast recorded at RSA Conference 2017, Lance Cottrell, Chief Scientist at Ntrepid, talks about Passages, a …
Navigating a way through the cloud
Private cloud is a compelling proposition for many businesses. With the help of server virtualisation, you can take your own infrastructure; make it ‘cloud-like’ and because …
Seven myths for hyperconverged integrated systems
As with many new technology trends, certain assumptions and hype emerge that can influence buyer behavior and lead to poor decisions. Gartner has identified seven of the most …
Microsoft equips Edge with hardware-based container
Microsoft has announced a new capability that will make its Edge browser the most secure web browsing option for enterprises: Windows Defender Application Guard. Windows …
Compromising Linux virtual machines via FFS Rowhammer attack
A group of Dutch researchers have demonstrated a variant of the Rowhammer attack that can be used to successfully compromise Linux virtual machines on cloud servers. The Flip …
Worldwide server virtualization market is reaching its peak
The worldwide x86 server virtualization market is expected to reach $5.6 billion in 2016, an increase of 5.7 percent from 2015, according to Gartner. Despite the overall …
WinMagic provides encryption of virtual machines running on IaaS platforms
At RSA Conference 2016 WinMagic introduced security software that encrypts virtual machines running on Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platforms. Addressing the growing …
Xen Project plugs critical host hijacking flaw, patch ASAP
The latest security update (XSA-145 through 153) for the popular Xen virtualization software fixes nine issues. Eight of them can lead to Denial of Service, but the ninth is …
Reflections on virtualization security and the VENOM vulnerability
Virtualization is undoubtedly a great IT tool that enables organizations to quickly run new instances of servers and workstations, helps isolate environments, and allows for a …
