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Understanding Security in a Virtualized Environment

VMware offers secure and robust virtualization software, and has both the technology and the processes to ensure that this high standard is maintained in all current and future products. VMware virtualization gives you:

  • Secure architecture and design: Based on a streamlined and purpose-built foundation, many experts agree is VMware virtualization is the most secure approach
  • Third-party validation of security standards: VMware has validated the security of our software against standards set by Common Criteria, NIST and other organizations
  • Production-proven technology: More than 190,000 customers—including all of the Fortune 100 as well as military and government installations—trust VMware to virtualize their mission-critical applications

Security Overview

Gain insight into how virtualization affects IT security. Access a wide range of information and other resources related to virtualization security.

VMsafe Technology

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.

Compliance Center

Understand the issues in achieving compliance in a virtualized environment and browse through our partner solutions.


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.