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VMware AppDefense (discontinued)

VMware AppDefense (discontinued)

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What is VMware AppDefense (discontinued)?

VMware AppDefense was a hypervisor-native workload protection platform for enterprise virtualization and security teams, used to deliver a secure virtual infrastructure and simplify micro-segmentation planning by providing application visibility, reputation scoring, and security. The product is discontinued, and no…

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What is VMware AppDefense (discontinued)?

VMware AppDefense was a hypervisor-native workload protection platform for enterprise virtualization and security teams, used to deliver a secure virtual infrastructure and simplify micro-segmentation planning by providing application visibility, reputation scoring, and security. The product is…

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Product Details

What is VMware AppDefense (discontinued)?

VMware AppDefense was a hypervisor-native workload protection platform for enterprise virtualization and security teams, used to deliver a secure virtual infrastructure and simplify micro-segmentation planning by providing application visibility, reputation scoring, and security. The product is discontinued, and no longer available.

VMware AppDefense (discontinued) Features

  • Supported: Application Visibility and Control
  • Supported: Increased Security Protection
  • Supported: Streamline Security Incident Response

VMware AppDefense (discontinued) Integrations

VMware AppDefense (discontinued) Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux
Mobile ApplicationNo

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VMware AppDefense was a hypervisor-native workload protection platform for enterprise virtualization and security teams, used to deliver a secure virtual infrastructure and simplify micro-segmentation planning by providing application visibility, reputation scoring, and security. The product is discontinued, and no longer available.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 8.5.

The most common users of VMware AppDefense (discontinued) are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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NAES, a company that has deployed the software at their corporate headquarters, has gained valuable visibility into their east-west traffic and prepared for implementing NSX. By utilizing the software, they are able to effectively monitor and receive alerts about anomalous behaviors, gaining further insight into application connections and used ports. This helps them achieve their goals of improving security and manageability by building a robust RBAC model, micro-segmenting the network, and having 24/7 visibility of VMs. Additionally, AppDefense is utilized in conjunction with NSX and Carbon Black to limit East/West exposure, establish baselines, and enhance visibility of VMs during abnormal activities.

AppDefense offers various use cases, including its installation on all Windows VMs within the virtual environment. This provides comprehensive protection and visibility against malicious server processes, thereby adding an extra layer of security in the data center. The system promptly alerts IT personnel about any new or rogue processes and their communication with public IPs and ports. Furthermore, across the organization, AppDefense is employed to safeguard internal assets from lateral movement in case of a breach. At NAES's corporate site, it serves as an invaluable security measure in a mixed environment of virtual machines catering to both clients and employees.

Clever Approach: Users have appreciated the cleverness of AppDefense's approach, with some mentioning that it sets the product apart from others in the market. They find the concept of having a baseline of normal behavior to monitor to be unique and valuable.

Performance-friendly: Many users have praised AppDefense for not overloading their systems with performance-draining agents. This aspect of the product is seen as beneficial since it does not negatively impact system performance.

Integration with VMWare products: Several users mention that the integration with VMWare products is a positive aspect of AppDefense. They find it convenient and important to seamlessly integrate AppDefense with their existing VMWare infrastructure because they already use or plan to purchase VMWare products.

Cons:

  1. Time-consuming installation and update process: Some users have found the installation and update process to be time-consuming, requiring multiple reboots. This has resulted in delays and interruptions in their workflow, causing frustration.
  2. Weak reporting capabilities and lack of bare metal support: Users expressed a need for stronger reporting capabilities to effectively analyze and track system events. Additionally, the absence of bare metal support limits their ability to monitor and secure physical servers or endpoints.
  3. Steep learning curve and complex management: Several users have noted that the product has a steep learning curve, requiring significant time and effort to understand its features and functionality. Additionally, managing multiple components within the product can be overwhelming, leading to confusion during configuration and maintenance tasks.

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