network segmentation

  • NetworkingViewing the advanced filter log in pfSense

    Segment your VMware Network with pfSense

    There are many firewall solutions out on the market that are great. I am a huge fan of many of the enterprise solutions out there that provide excellent features, powerful robust networking, advanced threat protection, and many others. However, there…

  • SecurityAdding a new firewall rule using the vCenter Server firewall

    vCenter Security Bug Workaround with vCenter Firewall Configuration

    Recently we had one of the most significant security advisories that I can remember with vCenter Server. Compromising VMware vCenter Server is the holy grail of a vSphere environment for an attacker as it allows total control of the VMs…

  • SecurityCan-Ransomware-Affect-an-ESXi-host

    Can Ransomware Affect an ESXi host?

    A particular Reddit thread caught my attention that was posted to Twitter as of last night. The title of the thread is “Witnessed my first ESXi ransomware. Crypts VMs at datastore level“. It basically describes a nightmare scenario involving a…