Description: Hypervisor security involves protecting the hypervisor from vulnerabilities and attacks. A hypervisor is a software layer that enables virtualization, managing multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical hardware. Hypervisor security is crucial because any breach in its protection can compromise all the VMs it manages. This includes implementing access controls, regular updates, and monitoring for suspicious activities. Additionally, security practices such as network segmentation and the use of firewalls should be applied to protect the virtual environment. Hypervisor security focuses not only on protection against external attacks but also on mitigating internal risks, such as misconfigurations or vulnerabilities in the VM software. In a cloud context, where hypervisors are fundamental to virtualization services, their security becomes even more critical, as data and applications from multiple clients coexist on the same hardware. Therefore, hypervisor security is an essential component of cloud security strategy, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of virtualized resources.
