Steel-Wall Security
Container-based Virtualization
Joyent SmartMachines running container-based virtualization erect a “steel wall” around your applications. This wall prevents internal attacks. Previously, this security feature was only available to customers running SmartOS SmartMachines. Now, thanks to KVM hardware virtualization technology, Joyent Cloud customers running Linux and Windows SmartMachines can also deploy this feature.
Container-based virtualization allows cloud operators to create extremely secure partitions between tenants in the cloud. This prevents unauthorized users or intruders from accessing the kernel root or entering containers where they do not have access privileges. Joyent Cloud’s steel wall container technology also ensures that, even if a someone breaks out of their virtual machine they will not be able to execute commands or do any damage anywhere else inside the confines of the Joyent Cloud.
