VMware Prevents 100% of Critical Attacks Tested During MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluation

Rhea-AI Summary

VMware (NYSE:VMW) successfully completed the MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluation, showcasing its security solutions against cyber threats from groups like Wizard Spider and Sandworm. Results highlighted 100% attack prevention using existing configurations, underscoring effective endpoint and network visibility. VMware's solutions performed without requiring any tuning, reinforcing its ability to address modern security challenges from sophisticated multi-cloud environments. This recognition strengthens VMware's position in the cybersecurity market.

Positive

• 100% attack prevention achieved in the evaluation, indicating strong efficacy of VMware's security solutions.
• Demonstrated comprehensive endpoint and network visibility, enhancing detection and response capabilities.
• No configuration changes were required, showcasing out-of-the-box effectiveness in handling sophisticated threats.

Negative

• None.

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW) announced the results of its successful completion of the MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluation. VMware security solutions were put to the test in their detection and prevention of attack techniques used by Wizard Spider, a financially motivated cybercriminal group, and Sandworm, a destructive threat group that the U.S. and U.K. have attributed to Russia.

Modern cyberattacks are sophisticated, multi-step assaults launched by bad actors who disguise themselves in the noise of multi-cloud environments. During the evaluation, VMware delivered critical preventions in 100% of the cases tested with zero configuration changes. The combination of VMware endpoint and network security provides customers with effective security that is easier to operate and designed specifically for the threats businesses and governments face today.

“MITRE Engenuity’s rigorous testing reflects the type of threats that our customers are seeing in the real world, where there are no redo’s,” said Scott Lundgren, Chief Technology Officer of VMware’s Security Business Unit. “With highly effective detection and prevention, our results demonstrate the power of VMware’s comprehensive endpoint and network visibility, which not only works out of the box, but also works the first time.”

Key MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluation results include:

• VMware demonstrated comprehensive endpoint and network visibility into every step of the attacks emulated – VMware continues to pioneer the use of both endpoint detection and response (EDR) and network detection and response (NDR) to deliver vital lateral movement and privilege escalation detections.
• VMware delivered critical preventions in 100% of the cases tested – Across all the scenarios tested, VMware prevented every attack using the same lightweight agent and cloud-based console as our industry-leading detection and response capabilities.
• VMware required zero configuration changes for maximum out-of-the-box efficacy – As the volume and sophistication of cyberattacks increase, it’s critical that enterprise security solutions deliver value and scale on day one. VMware’s security solutions worked out-of-the-box, stopping today’s most sophisticated threats with no extra tuning needed.

To view the full Wizard Spider and Sandworm evaluation, please visit MITRE Engenuity for evaluation details.

About MITRE Engenuity

MITRE Engenuity, a subsidiary of MITRE, is a tech foundation for the public good. MITRE’s mission-driven teams are dedicated to solving problems for a safer world. Through our public-private partnerships and federally funded R&D centers, we work across government and in partnership with industry to tackle challenges to the safety, stability, and well-being of our nation.

MITRE Engenuity brings MITRE’s deep technical know-how and systems thinking to the private sector to solve complex challenges that government alone cannot solve. MITRE Engenuity catalyzes the collective R&D strength of the broader U.S. federal government, academia, and private sector to tackle national and global challenges, such as protecting critical infrastructure, creating a resilient semiconductor ecosystem, building a genomics center for public good, accelerating use case innovation in 5G, and democratizing threat-informed cyber defense.

About VMware

VMware is a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control. As a trusted foundation to accelerate innovation, VMware software gives businesses the flexibility and choice they need to build the future. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware is committed to building a better future through the company’s 2030 Agenda. For more information, please visit www.vmware.com/company.

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Kerry Tuttle, VMware Global Communications, ktuttle@vmware.com

Source: VMware, Inc.

FAQ

What were the results of VMware's participation in the MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluation?

VMware achieved 100% attack prevention during the evaluation, demonstrating strong security capabilities.

Which cyber threats did VMware's security solutions combat in the MITRE evaluation?

VMware's solutions were tested against threats from the Wizard Spider and Sandworm groups.

Did VMware's security solutions require configuration changes during the evaluation?

No configuration changes were needed, indicating high out-of-the-box efficacy.

How does VMware's evaluation impact its stock performance?

The successful evaluation may enhance investor confidence, potentially positively impacting stock performance for VMW and DELL.