VMware vDefend Distributed Firewall

What VMware vDefend Distributed Firewall is

VMware vDefend Distributed Firewall is a web-accessed security product for mixed workloads in on-premises environments. Its deployment model is agentless, and its policy granularity is identity-based. The product supports identity-based rules, letting organizations define controls around identities, as well as Kubernetes enforcement.

These capabilities make it relevant to environments that need distributed firewall protection across mixed workloads, including Kubernetes, with policies organized at the identity level. The listed environment is on premises, and the listed workload coverage is mixed. The product is offered on a paid basis, with pricing available on request. Its listed platform is web. Organizations can consider whether agentless deployment, identity-focused policy rules, and Kubernetes enforcement fit their environment. No specific price is listed; prospective buyers need to request pricing.

Who it suits

It suits organizations protecting mixed on-premises workloads that need identity-based rules or Kubernetes enforcement. Web access and an agentless deployment model are also listed.

Limits

The product is paid and its pricing is available only on request.

Getting started

1. Open the VMware vDefend Distributed Firewall website
2. Request pricing from VMware
3. Review the product for your on-premises environment
4. Plan agentless deployment for mixed workloads
5. Access the product through the web
6. Define identity-based rules and Kubernetes enforcement policies

Verdict

The listed capabilities center on identity-based firewall policies, mixed on-premises workloads, and Kubernetes enforcement. Pricing requires a request, so buyers will need to seek a quote.