Virtualization: The process of creating a software-based (or virtual) representation of something rather than a physical one. It can apply to applications, servers, storage, and networks and is the backbone of cloud computing, enabling more efficient utilization of physical computer hardware and offering flexibility, scalability, and potential cost savings.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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