The Paradox of Security in Virtual Environments

  • Authors:
  • Michael Price

  • Affiliations:
  • Automatic Partners

  • Venue:
  • Computer
  • Year:
  • 2008

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Abstract

Virtualization trims administrative overhead, eases system management, and combats OS-level security vulnerabilities. However, it also exhibits new characteristics and exposes new vulnerabilities that can be detrimental to securing the system.