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Description
The AWS Nitro System serves as the backbone for the newest generation of Amazon EC2 instances, enabling quicker innovation, cost reductions for users, and improved security along with the introduction of new instance types. By rethinking virtualization infrastructure, AWS has transferred essential functions like CPU, storage, and networking virtualization to specialized hardware and software, thus freeing up nearly all server resources for use by instances. This innovative architecture includes several essential components: Nitro Cards, which accelerate and offload I/O tasks for services such as VPC, EBS, and instance storage; the Nitro Security Chip, which minimizes the attack surface and restricts administrative access to prevent human error and tampering; and the Nitro Hypervisor, a streamlined hypervisor that efficiently manages memory and CPU allocation, providing performance that closely resembles that of bare metal systems. Furthermore, the modular nature of the Nitro System facilitates the swift introduction of new EC2 instance types, enhancing the overall agility of AWS services. Overall, this comprehensive approach positions AWS to continue leading in cloud innovation and resource optimization.
Description
Achieve a thorough understanding of your deployed assets and traffic with an easy-to-navigate user interface. Streamline the development of least-privilege micro-segmentation policies through centralized management, which removes the necessity for subnets, hypervisors, and internal firewalls. Reduce potential risks by automatically applying security measures to new cloud-native workloads and applications as they are created. Utilize a unified solution that can be implemented across various environments including bare-metal servers, end-user devices, and cloud-based virtual machines, containers, or instances. This system can effectively operate within hybrid and multi-vendor heterogeneous networks, whether on-site or in the cloud, without the need to replace existing hardware or infrastructure. Prevent compliance breaches by ensuring the isolation and management of all communications within and between segmented groups. Additionally, gain rich, contextual insights into network traffic, from the most significant trends to specific workload services, enhancing your overall security posture. This comprehensive visibility empowers organizations to proactively manage and protect their digital landscape.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
AWS Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA)
Yes
AWS HPC
Yes
AWS Nitro Enclaves
Yes
Amazon EC2
Yes
Amazon EC2 Capacity Blocks for ML
Yes
Amazon EC2 G5 Instances
Yes
Amazon EC2 Inf1 Instances
Yes
Amazon EC2 P4 Instances
Yes
Amazon EC2 P5 Instances
Yes
Amazon EC2 Trn1 Instances
Yes
Integrations
AWS Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA)
No
AWS HPC
No
AWS Nitro Enclaves
No
Amazon EC2
No
Amazon EC2 Capacity Blocks for ML
No
Amazon EC2 G5 Instances
No
Amazon EC2 Inf1 Instances
No
Amazon EC2 P4 Instances
No
Amazon EC2 P5 Instances
No
Amazon EC2 Trn1 Instances
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Amazon
Founded
1994
Country
United States
Website
aws.amazon.com/ec2/nitro/
Vendor Details
Company Name
ColorTokens
Founded
2015
Country
United States
Website
colortokens.com/products/xshield-workload-protection/
Product Features
Product Features
Cloud Workload Protection
Anomaly Detection
No
Asset Discovery
No
Cloud Gap Analysis
No
Cloud Registry
No
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
No
Data Security
No
Governance
No
Logging & Reporting
No
Machine Learning
No
Security Audit
No
Workload Diversity
No