Pay heed to security when going virtual
09 July, 2009 by Ron CondonOrganisations are leaping head first into virtualisation, given the technology's purported benefits. But those that do it without considering security are taking wild risks.
Tracking down your virtual machines
09 July, 2009 by David MortmanBefore you can secure your virtual environments, you must be able track down your machines.
Sourcefire has plans for virtual security
06 July, 2009 by Ron CondonThe company behind the intrusion prevention tool, Snort, will soon launch a virtualisation security product.
Virtualise your security tools for greater flexibility
19 June, 2009 by Eric OgrenA new approach of treating network security as a software application has produced better flexibility in deployment.
Property developer builds security infrastructure
18 June, 2009Brookfield Multiplex has standardised on Websense web security software and cloud-based email security services to provide safe and secure internet and email access for its 2000-strong workforce.
Virtual environments demand new approaches to security
28 April, 2009 by Angus KidmanRecent converts to VMware say they have had to change the way they approach security, in order to cope with their new virtual environments.
New VMware API allows third parties into the hypervisor
22 April, 2009 by Neil RoiterThe virtualisation giant's VMsafe API will allow third party security vendors to apply security policies within the hypervisor itself.
Virtual security appliances emerge
20 April, 2009 by Colin SteeleVendors are beginning to offer virtual security appliances and software packages.
Virtualisation, the cloud will challenge security in 2009
21 January, 2009 by David MortmanWriter David Mortman examines the issues that will prove a hassle for security in 2009, including virtualisation, software as a service and web apps.
