As organizations deploy virtualization the security arms-race is moving from the physical world to the virtual world. Unfortunately, most enterprises are securing their virtualized systems just as they do their physical servers and desktops. This is a reasonable first step, especially if they rely heavily on host-based measures. However, to exploit virtualization to its fullest - enabling IT agility - enterprise security teams will have to embrace security tools that can fully cope with servers or desktops that talk to each other in a virtual network, and that may move from place to place, or appear or disappear in an instant.

Included in this market analysis is a detailed matrix describing offerings from vendors, including product features, scalability, architecture, and key competitive differentiators.

• Size of markets targeted and verticals targeted (a matter of emphasis, not exclusivity)
• Value proposition and ROI characteristics
• Hypervisor awareness
• Virtual environment protection

Primary differentiators include:

• Scalability
• Position in virtual architecture
• Primary attack prevention
• Compatibility with virtualization platforms
• Typical implementation scenario
• Training requirements
• Compliance support
• Support options for customer

Vendors mentioned in this market analysis include:

Altor, Apani, Blue Lane, Catbird Security, Citrix, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Montego Networks, NetIQ, Reflex, Shavlik, Solera Networks, StoneSoft, Third Bridage, Tripwire and VMWare.

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