Email Alerts
-
Royal Holloway 2012: Risks of multi-tenancy cloud computing
In his Royal Holloway 2012 thesis, Jacobo Ros examines the risks of multi-tenancy cloud computing. Feature
-
Royal Holloway 2012: PCI compliance, cloud computing are a costly pair
It is possible to achieve PCI DSS compliance in a cloud environment, but it may not be cost-effective, as explained in this Royal Holloway article. Feature
-
Hypervisor security: New techniques for securing virtual machines
Learn about virtual monitoring and introspection in this article from Royal Holloway MSc student Fotios Tsifountidis and lecturer Geraint Price. Royal Holloway 2011
-
Virtualisation security for enterprise servers
Don't fall prey to virtual server security myths. In this Security School lesson, expert Ben Chai explains how to implement server virtualisation securely. Security School
-
Quiz: Virtualisation security for enterprise servers
How much have you learned about securing virtualised servers? Find out in this short quiz. Quiz
-
MDM, security vendors scramble to address BYOD security issues
Organisations are looking beyond NAC and MDM to resolve BYOD security issues; MDM, security and hybrid vendors are responding with new products. News | 18 May 2012
-
UK firms have trust in cloud service security, but reality disappoints
UK firms believe moving some IT projects to the cloud will improve their overall security, yet they end up feeling less secure after the move. News | 15 Mar 2012
-
Microsoft spurs Browsium to rewrite tool for running IE6 on Windows 7
Microsoft has spurred Browsium to rewrite its tool for running IE6 on Windows 7, limiting the security threat posed by continued use of IE6. News | 03 Feb 2012
-
Swiss bank balances tablet security issues with performance, cost
When a Swiss bank needed solve its tablet security issues, it found a way to secure its devices without sacrificing performance by using virtualisation. News | 02 Dec 2011
-
Citrix patches severe XenDesktop, XenApp security flaw
The virtualisation vendor says a severe XenDesktop and XenApp security flaw needs immediate patching, or else an attacker may execute arbitrary code. News | 28 Jul 2011
-
Network security case study: College’s NAC virtual appliance makes grade
Wellington College’s network security case study explains how a NAC virtualization appliance blocks malware and provides increased capacity on demand. News | 06 Jul 2011
-
PCI virtualisation: With new guidelines, compliance may be harder
New guidelines on virtualisation issued by the PCI SSC show PCI compliance is possible within a virtualised environment, but may not be feasible. News | 14 Jun 2011
-
Virtual desktop benefits include tighter security, hot desking
With the help of hot desking and other virtualisation technologies, the Basildon Borough Council was able to centralise its security administration and reduce its number of desks by more than 30%. News | 25 May 2011
-
VMware fixes ESX 4.1 hypervisor flaw
A vulnerability in the ESX 4.1 hypervisor could enable a local attacker to gain additional privileges. Article | 01 Dec 2010
-
Case study: Remote desktop connection security is virtualisation perk
Trailfinders Ltd., a travel firm, has found that virtual desktops simplify its security management processes. Article | 17 Nov 2010
- See more News on Virtualisation Technology Solutions and Strategy
-
With mobile payments, security teams must move quickly
As employees make payments on their mobile devices, the security team must act quickly to ensure corporate assets remain secure. Tip
-
How to apply PCI DSS guidance to virtualisation technology
Learn how to apply best practices from the recently released PCI DSS virtualisation guidance to your virtual environment. Tip
-
Creating secure virtual machines with strong data separation policies
Virtualisation can increase cost savings and efficiency, but could also increase an organisation's risk level. Tip
-
Virtual server access control: Tactics for IT segregation of duties
Ensuring virtual server administrators only access servers that they are authorised to view can be quite a challenge. Virtualisation security expert Ben Chai examines the problems, and the tools and tactics to help control virtual server access. Tip
-
PC virtual desktop on an encrypted USB drive: Product snapshot
While booting a virtual desktop from a USB might not be new, booting a desktop that features and focuses on security is. In this article, U.K. Bureau Chief Ron Condon examines the newest offerings in the secure USB virtualisation space. Tip
-
Four things to remember about server virtualisation security concerns
While security issues in virtual server farms are fundamentally the same as an existing physical environment, there are several details you need to be aware of. Tip
-
A preview of PCI virtualization specifications
The PCI Data Security Standard has little to say about virtualization – for now. Michael Cobb explores which best practices are likely to appear in the council's upcoming clarification document. Tip
-
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
-
Royal Holloway 2012: Risks of multi-tenancy cloud computing
In his Royal Holloway 2012 thesis, Jacobo Ros examines the risks of multi-tenancy cloud computing. Feature
-
Royal Holloway 2012: PCI compliance, cloud computing are a costly pair
It is possible to achieve PCI DSS compliance in a cloud environment, but it may not be cost-effective, as explained in this Royal Holloway article. Feature
-
MDM, security vendors scramble to address BYOD security issues
Organisations are looking beyond NAC and MDM to resolve BYOD security issues; MDM, security and hybrid vendors are responding with new products. News
-
With mobile payments, security teams must move quickly
As employees make payments on their mobile devices, the security team must act quickly to ensure corporate assets remain secure. Tip
-
UK firms have trust in cloud service security, but reality disappoints
UK firms believe moving some IT projects to the cloud will improve their overall security, yet they end up feeling less secure after the move. News
-
Microsoft spurs Browsium to rewrite tool for running IE6 on Windows 7
Microsoft has spurred Browsium to rewrite its tool for running IE6 on Windows 7, limiting the security threat posed by continued use of IE6. News
-
How to apply PCI DSS guidance to virtualisation technology
Learn how to apply best practices from the recently released PCI DSS virtualisation guidance to your virtual environment. Tip
-
Swiss bank balances tablet security issues with performance, cost
When a Swiss bank needed solve its tablet security issues, it found a way to secure its devices without sacrificing performance by using virtualisation. News
-
Creating secure virtual machines with strong data separation policies
Virtualisation can increase cost savings and efficiency, but could also increase an organisation's risk level. Tip
-
Citrix patches severe XenDesktop, XenApp security flaw
The virtualisation vendor says a severe XenDesktop and XenApp security flaw needs immediate patching, or else an attacker may execute arbitrary code. News
- See more All on Virtualisation Technology Solutions and Strategy
About Virtualisation Technology Solutions and Strategy
In this resource guide discover how to develop a virtualization technology strategy and solutions for better virtual server management and how to use virtualisation security tools and products to thwart issues and threats.