Security & Compliance
VMware Cloud Foundation stands out as a leader in securing critical workloads and data. Its robust security measures are deeply embedded within the infrastructure, providing a solid foundation for protection. This thorough approach not only safeguards against threats but also simplifies regulatory compliance efforts. As a result, VMware Cloud Foundation is the choice for businesses worldwide seeking security, compliance, and resilience for their IT operations.
VMware Security Advisories
Monitoring security advisories and applying updates is essential for protecting systems.
- Sign up for VMware Security Advisories via email
- VMware Cloud Foundation Vulnerability Disclosures & Advisories
- VMware Security Advisory Questions & Answers
Security Configuration & Hardening
Security Configuration Guides (SCG) provide comprehensive recommendations for securing environments, offering detailed instructions, best practices, explanations and discussion, and automation examples to make being secure easier and faster.
Secure System Design & Operations
Effective system security starts with robust design, incorporating safeguards from the ground up.
- Firewall Ports & Protocols
- Default Accounts in VMware vSphere
- Data-in-Transit & Network Encryption in VMware vSphere
- TLS/SSL Cipher Suites in VMware vSphere
- Best Practices for Patching VMware vSphere
- Practical Ideas for Ransomware Resilience with VMware vSphere
- Designing Infrastructure to Defeat Ransomware
- Ransomware Defense and Recovery Strategies
See “Products, Features, and Functionality” below for more information on specific tools and features.
Product Certifications & Security
FIPS 140-3, Common Criteria, and DISA STIG certifications validate a product’s security features against rigorous standards. These certifications help organizations quickly identify solutions that meet strict security requirements and compliance needs.
Products, Features, and Functionality
Deeper dives into some of the many security features found in VMware Cloud Foundation.
(not a complete list!)