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This article was originally published May 2025 in: AI can transform Zero Trust security implementation and management from a complex manual and multi-year task into an highly-automated, rapidly-deployable solution for modern enterprises. As enterprises increasingly move workloads to private cloud for reasons such as performance, compliance and to leverage AI on-premise, security leaders face a … Continued The post Game changer: How AI simplifies implementation of Zero Trust security objectives appeared first on VMware Security Blog.

When deploying Zero Trust to quickly address security gaps and improve segmentation posture in a brownfield or greenfield environment, customers need a prescriptive, multi-stage segmentation workflow designed to progressively secure east-west traffic in the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) private cloud. vDefend delivers Distributed Firewall (DFW) 1-2-3-4* — an automated workflow that helps security administrators systematically … Continued The post vDefend DFW 1-2-3-4: Deploy Zero Trust Micro-segmentation in a Few Weeks to Rapidly Secure VCF Workloads appeared first on VMware Security Blog.

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, effective security operations hinge on two critical pillars: automation and context aggregation. As organizations grapple with increasingly sophisticated attacks, the ability to seamlessly integrate diverse security solutions becomes paramount. This challenge is easily resolved through the successful integration of VMware vDefend Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP) with Security Information and … Continued The post Stacking Your Defenses: Integrating Advanced Threat Prevention and SIEM appeared first on VMware Security Blog.

Announcing Micro-Segmentation Quick Start Wizard, NDR Sensor for datacenter-wide threat visibility, Fileless Malware Defense, and a tech preview of Lateral Security for Agentic AI In a world where cyber threats evolve by the nanosecond and AI/GenAI is reshaping every industry, security can feel like a game of endless catch-up. But what if you could not … Continued The post Unleash Zero Trust: Secure Private Cloud and Agentic AI Workloads with VMware vDefend Innovations appeared first on VMware Security Blog.

VMware Explore 2025 is right around the corner! The agenda is bursting at the seams, and the catalog’s session scheduler is now available. Taking place in Las Vegas again this year from August 25 to 28, 2025, Explore 2025 will provide attendees with insights into cutting-edge technology purpose-built for private cloud environments. This year throws … Continued The post VMware vDefend Sessions at Explore 2025 appeared first on VMware Security Blog.

Dubai Airports, responsible for managing both Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), stands as a testament to the United Arab Emirates’ remarkable progress in establishing itself as a major international travel destination. DXB, a global aviation hub, retained its position as the world’s busiest international airport for the 11th … Continued The post Dubai Airports Secures Critical Infrastructure with VMware vDefend appeared first on VMware Security Blog.

A home lab is an engineer’s paradise – offering a safe space to experiment, troubleshoot, and master new technologies at their own pace. VMware by Broadcom supports this method of hands-on learning, and now, with VMUG Advantage, membership benefits now include access to the VMware vDefend license. This new benefit allows Advantage members who pass … Continued The post vDefend is now a part of VMUG Advantage appeared first on VMware Security Blog.

New enhancements include VPC-Aware Lateral Security, Self-Service Micro-segmentation, Streamlined vDefend Migration to VCF, and Global Centralized IDS/IPS Policy Management for Accelerated Threat Response and Enforcement  The modern enterprise is rapidly adopting a private cloud strategy for its environments. A recent research study involving 1,800 senior leaders revealed that their organizations are prioritizing private cloud to … Continued The post VMware vDefend Integrations with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0: Accelerating Lateral Security for All VCF Applications appeared first on VMware Security Blog.

Security Segmentation Assessment is a new feature in Security Services Platform (SSP) 5.0 that enhances Security Intelligence by delivering a comprehensive, data-driven view of the organization’s current security posture. It not only highlights segmentation gaps but also provides actionable recommendations to harden your environment against modern threats. This capability is available with both VMware vDefend … Continued The post Accelerating Micro-segmentation Adoption with Security Segmentation Assessment appeared first on VMware Security Blog.

Update July 15, 2025 Today, Broadcom has released the following new VMware security advisory: VMSA-2025-0013 – VMware ESXi, Workstation, Fusion, and Tools updates address multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-41236, CVE-2025-41237, CVE-2025-41238, CVE-2025-41239) The advisory documents the remediation of the Critical, Important, and Moderate severity vulnerabilities demonstrated at the Pwn2Own 2025 hacking contest. Customers should review the security … Continued The post VMware and Pwn2Own 2025 – Berlin appeared first on VMware Security Blog.