New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)
Chapter 22: Enterprise systems security – New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) 22.2.15.C.07: 22.2.15.C.07 Minimum capabilities for virtualisation management tools

Agencies should use security and operational management and monitoring tools offering at least these capabilities: (1) identifying VMs when they start; (2) checking file integrity before installation; (3) scanning new VMs for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations; (4) loading only the minimum operating system components and services; (5) setting limits on resource use; (6) connecting to peripherals only when needed; (7) keeping host and guest time synchronised; (8) detecting snapshot rollbacks and running scans after restores; (9) tracking the migration of assets; and (10) monitoring the security posture of assets that have been migrated.

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