Kaspersky launches "Security for Virtualization 2.0"

Kaspersky Lab has launched the latest version of its security solution “Kaspersky Security for Virtualization 2.0”. This solution is designed to enhance anti-malware protection. As reported by the lab, the 2.0 solution optimized for VMware environments will help protect the virtual machines against new threats and network intrusion attempts. All network traffic scanning is offloaded to a single virtual appliance, ensuring organizations reap the maximum resource efficiency from their virtual environment.

Altaf Halde, Managing Director, Kaspersky Lab South Asia, said, “Kaspersky Security for Virtualization 2.0 is the first solution that provides integration with the VMware vCloud Ecosystem Framework component of VMware vCloud Networking and Security, which is widely used in modern corporate IT infrastructure.We believe our channels will now be able to deepen their relationship with our existing customers with the launch of Kaspersky Security for Virtualization 2.0.”

In addition to the abovementioned features, the latest version of Kaspersky Security for Virtualization 2.0 includes an intrusion protection system (IDS/IPS) to provide virtual network security after getting integrated with VMware vCloud Networking and Security. It can also scan incoming, outgoing and internal traffic to detect network intrusion. 2.0 version can provide protection from malware using Kaspersky Security Network. It can help protect the file system of virtual machines against malware in real time

Kaspersky Security 2.0 version is available through Kaspersky Lab partners. It can be purchased as a standalone solution for VMware environments, or can be integrated within a full suite of endpoint protection technologies from Kaspersky Lab.