This aims to ensure threat intelligence is securely updated and correlated within closed networks, signalising increased security without external network access, which is crucial for compliance in high-security or classified environments. Furthermore, VMware Validated Solutions provides a prescriptive guide for rapid implementation of zero trust security for both VCF management components and application workloads. According to third-party research, VMware vDefend received an AAA rating in the SE Labs Advanced Security Test Report for its Advanced Threat Prevention capabilities. The report highlighted vDefend's performance against complex multi-staged ransomware threats, representing the highest level of threat detection capabilities.