What is Google Shielded VMs?

Shielded VMs represent enhanced virtual machines within Google Cloud that implement a variety of security protocols aimed at defending against rootkits and bootkits. By adopting Shielded VMs, businesses can effectively protect their operations from a multitude of dangers, such as remote attacks, unauthorized privilege escalations, and malicious actions from insiders. These virtual machines are equipped with advanced security mechanisms, including secure boot sequences, a virtual trusted platform module (vTPM), UEFI firmware, and ongoing integrity checks. Activating Shielded VMs is a straightforward process that can be completed with just a few clicks, ensuring robust defense against sophisticated threats like insider tampering, compromised guest firmware, and vulnerabilities in both kernel and user modes. This seamless activation process significantly simplifies the enhancement of security measures for workloads hosted in the cloud, ultimately fostering a safer digital environment. Additionally, businesses can be more confident in their cloud security strategy by leveraging these fortified resources.

Pricing

Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

Screenshots and Video

Google Shielded VMs Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
Google
Date Founded:
1998
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
cloud.google.com/shielded-vm

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Google Shielded VMs Categories and Features

Virtual Machine Software

Backup Management
Graphical User Interface
Remote Control
VDI
Virtual Machine Encryption
Virtual Machine Migration
Virtual Machine Monitoring
Virtual Server