Broadcom Enhances VMware Cloud Foundation with Advanced Cybersecurity Features

Broadcom has announced new security enhancements to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), including VCF Advanced Cyber Compliance, Zero Trust lateral security for AI workloads, and advanced threat detection. The Avi Load Balancer has also been improved with post-quantum cryptography and enhanced AI application security. These developments aim to bolster cyber resilience, compliance, and security for privately managed clouds in regulated industries.

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) has announced significant security enhancements to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), positioning it as a robust solution for private cloud infrastructure in regulated industries. The updates, unveiled at VMware Explore 2025, include the introduction of VCF Advanced Cyber Compliance, Zero Trust lateral security for AI workloads, and advanced threat detection. Additionally, the Avi Load Balancer has been improved with post-quantum cryptography and enhanced AI application security.

VCF Advanced Cyber Compliance
The VCF Advanced Cyber Compliance service combines industry-leading technologies to deliver enhanced cyber compliance, resiliency, and platform security for VCF environments. Key features include continuous compliance enforcement at scale, automated cyber and data recovery, and enhanced platform security and incident response. The service aims to address the challenges faced by organizations in regulated environments, such as data encryption and cross-border regulatory adherence [2].

Zero Trust Lateral Security for AI Workloads
Broadcom has introduced Zero Trust lateral security specifically for AI workloads running on VMware Cloud Foundation. This feature addresses the new attack surface created by AI workloads by securing communication paths and access controls. The service will also streamline lateral security implementation through automation-driven workflows and firewall rule analysis [2].

Advanced Threat Detection
The new Network Detection and Response (NDR) sensor provides comprehensive, data center-wide threat visibility. It can be deployed into existing monitoring fabrics to collect traffic from all data center workloads and network devices, enhancing the overall security posture. Additionally, vDefend will include advanced capabilities for fileless malware detection, targeting stealthy in-memory attacks [2].

Avi Load Balancer Enhancements
The Avi Load Balancer has been improved with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to ensure quantum-resistant cryptography and mutual authentication for TLS (mTLS) in vSphere Kubernetes Service environments. These enhancements address the concern that quantum computing could compromise current encryption schemes. The Avi Load Balancer also includes a built-in Web Application Firewall (WAF) assessment tool to quickly assess security posture for AI applications [2].

These developments aim to bolster cyber resilience, compliance, and security for privately managed clouds in regulated industries. By combining advanced AI capabilities with robust security features and improved infrastructure delivery, Broadcom is positioning VCF 9 as a comprehensive solution for organizations looking to leverage AI while maintaining control over their data and compliance requirements.

References:
[1] https://theoutpost.ai/news-story/broadcom-transforms-v-mware-cloud-foundation-into-ai-native-platform-for-private-clouds-19522/
[2] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/26/3139330/19933/en/VMware-Cloud-Foundation-Elevates-Cyber-Resilience-Compliance-and-Security-for-the-Modern-Private-Cloud.html