Protect Your Virtual Machines from Viruses and Malware
Shielded VMs Provide Enhanced Security
Shielded VMs are virtual machines (VMs) on Google Cloud hardened by a set of security controls that help defend against malware and unauthorized access. These controls include:
- Confidential computing: Shielded VMs use hardware-based encryption to protect your data, even if the host is compromised.
- Secure boot: Shielded VMs ensure that only trusted software runs on your VM, preventing unauthorized code from being executed.
- Guest attestation: Shielded VMs allow you to verify the security posture of your guest operating system, ensuring that it has not been compromised.
Best Practices for Shielded VMs
To get the most out of Shielded VMs, follow these best practices:
- Use the latest version of the Google Cloud Platform SDK.
- Create and use a service account with the appropriate permissions.
- Enable Shielded VM features when you create your VM.
- Install and configure antimalware software.
- Keep your guest operating systems patched and up to date.
- Monitor your Shielded VMs for suspicious activity.
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