VMWare releases AppDefense to protect enterprise virtual environments
VMWare has announced the launch of AppDefense, a new security solution designed to protect applications running on VMware vSphere-based virtualized and cloud environments. the Palo Alto, CA-based firm said AppDefense has been designed with data center endpoint security in mind.The solution uses a "least privilege" model to make sure users connected to enterprise applications only have as much access as they need -- limiting the potential damage caused should an attacker compromise an account.