Understanding the security challenges of virtualized environments

Fatma Ahmad Bazargan, Chan Yeob Yeun, Jamal Zemerly

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Abstract

Virtualization is an emerging technology which offers organizations with a range of benefits but still suffers from some potential security challenges. This review paper mainly emphasizes on several security challenges that virtualization technology may introduce to an IT environment. However, the main contribution of the paper lies in summarizing the progress of various individuals in the field of virtualization and its security challenges. To start with, we will further our understanding of the state of knowledge for virtualization technology up until what it means today. We will then provide an in-depth explanation about the various forms of virtualization and discuss the benefits and drawbacks that accompany this form of technology. The paper will also highlight several security challenges that exist in a virtualized environment.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2011 International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions, ICITST 2011
Pages67-72
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions, ICITST 2011 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 11 Dec 201114 Dec 2011

Publication series

Name2011 International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions, ICITST 2011

Conference

Conference2011 International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions, ICITST 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityAbu Dhabi
Period11/12/1114/12/11

Keywords

  • Benefits
  • Classification
  • Drawbacks
  • Hypervisor
  • Security Challenges
  • Virtualization

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