Installing third-party antivirus software on Aria Operations for Networks

Products

• VCF Operations for Networks

Issue/Introduction

You may have requirement to install any third-party antivirus software on Aria Operations for Networks appliances.

Environment

Aria Operations for Networks.

Resolution

Installing any third-party antivirus software on Aria Operations for Networks appliances is not recommended, as it may interfere with the appliance's functionality.

 

VMware Aria Operations for Networks is a pre-hardened and secured appliance. 

 

VMware Aria Operations for Networks is hardened against well-established and industry-accepted security benchmarks, for example: CIS. Additionally, VMware security team has put internal controls to minimize the security footprint.

 

VMware Aria Operations for Networks also follows all security and privacy best practices defined by VMware Security Engineering, Communications, and Response (vSECR) team.

Additional Information

For more details please refer to the official Broadcom TechDocs page: Security Compliance – Aria Operations for Networks