Server virtualization delivers operational benefits but also introduces some new security challenges. Blue Lane VirtualShield is a software based-vulnerability shield that provides instant protection for virtual servers on the VMware® Infrastructure 3 platform. Addressing the unique challenges of virtual server security, VirtualShield protects servers inside the hypervisor, including unpatched, out-of-date, temporarily offline, and even unsupported legacy systems.

Challenges of Virtual Server Security

• Decoupling software and hardware breaks perimeter defenses that rely on a physical location or fixed IP address
• Dynamic and "offline" virtual servers evade vulnerability/patch management
• Agent-based security is challenging to manage and imposes significant costs
• Ease of server creation can lead to unmanageable sprawl
• Increasingly varied server stacks complicate regression testing and patching initiatives

The VirtualShield Solution

• Protects virtual servers regardless of physical location or patch-level
• Eliminates remote threats without blocking legitimate application requests or requiring server reboots
• Up-to-date protection with no configuration changes and no agent installation on the host operating system
• Delivers appropriate protection for specific applications without requiring any manual tuning

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