Computer and Information Security Handbook, 3rd Edition

Chapter 67: Protecting Virtual Infrastructure

Review Questions/Exercises

True/False

1. True

2. False

3. True

4. False

5. False

Multiple Choice

1. B

2. A

3. C

4. D

Exercise

Solution

The following is a partial exercise solution. The students should be able to expand on the following:

• Install all updates to the hypervisor as they are released by the vendor. Most hypervisors have features that will check for updates automatically and install the updates when found. Centralized patch management solutions can also be used to administer updates.

• Restrict administrative access to the management interfaces of the hypervisor.

• Protect all management communication channels using a dedicated management network or the management network communications is authenticated ...