Advanced Zero Trust

Brad Sollar
Chief Technical Officer

February 18, 2023

Advanced Zero Trust

Advanced Zero Trust is a security concept constantly evolving to meet organizations' changing needs and respond to new threats. Here is what advanced zero trust might look like in the future:

  1. Predictive Threat Detection: Advanced Zero Trust will incorporate advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict potential threats and respond proactively. This will help organizations to detect threats faster and minimize the impact of attacks.
  2. Automated Response: Zero Trust systems of the future will have the ability to automate the response to security incidents. This will allow organizations to respond to threats in real-time, even if security personnel are not available to take manual action.
  3. Integration with IoT and Edge Computing: As more devices and systems connect, Zero Trust will need to be integrated into IoT and Edge computing systems to provide security for these new attack surfaces.
  4. Context-Aware Security: Zero Trust systems of the future will be context-aware, using information about the user, device, network, and application to make decisions about access and security. This will allow organizations to enforce security policies that are tailored to specific users and devices.

Advanced Zero Trust will continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of organizations and to respond to new threats. By incorporating advanced technologies and adopting a proactive approach to security, Zero Trust systems of the future will help organizations to protect sensitive data and maintain secure operations in a rapidly changing threat landscape.

Metalvisor provides advanced Zero Trust by incorporating several key security features and technologies. Here are a few examples of how Metalvisor provides Advanced Zero Trust:

  1. Type Zero Hypervisor: Metalvisor is a type zero hypervisor, which means it operates at the lowest level of the system (launched from firmware UEFI), providing a secure foundation for all compute workloads. This helps to prevent attackers from accessing sensitive data and systems.
  2. Multi-Key Total Memory Encryption: Metalvisor uses multi-key total memory encryption to protect data and systems from ransomware attacks and other forms of malware. Each virtual machine (VM) has its own unique encryption key, providing defense-in-depth and ensuring that sensitive data is protected.
  3. Active Response Capability (ARC): Metalvisor has built-in ARC capabilities that allow it to detect and respond to potential threats in real-time. This helps to prevent the spread of malware and minimize the damage caused by ransomware attacks.
  4. Immutable Workloads: Metalvisor's immutable workloads feature ensures that the software and data on a system cannot be modified without authorization. Once a workload has been signed and deployed, it cannot be altered or tampered with, reducing the risk of malware infections and other security incidents.
  5. Cryptographic Signing of Workloads: Metalvisor uses cryptographic signing to verify the authenticity and integrity of workloads before they are executed. This helps to prevent attackers from installing malicious software or tampering with existing workloads and ensures that only authorized software is running on the system.
  6. Segmentation and Isolation: Metalvisor provides segmentation and hardware-based isolation between virtual machines, ensuring that each VM runs in a secure, isolated environment. This helps to prevent malware from spreading from one VM to another and reduces the risk of data breaches.

Metalvisor is a type zero hypervisor, which means it operates at the lowest level of the system (launched from firmware UEFI), providing a secure foundation for all compute workloads.

By incorporating these security features, Metalvisor provides a comprehensive, proactive solution for Advanced Zero Trust. By continuously monitoring and responding to potential threats, Metalvisor helps organizations to maintain secure operations and protect sensitive data in a rapidly changing threat landscape.