Virtual Desktop: Options and Challenges in Selecting a Secure Desktop Infrastructure Based on Virtualization

摘要

Desktop virtualization technology can help to address the requirements for secure information sharing within DND. This report provides guidance for the selection and implementation of a secure desktop infrastructure based on virtualization. It includes an overview of desktop virtualization, including an in-depth examination of two alternative architectures: Local Host Virtual Desktop (LHVD) and Server-Based Virtual Desktop (SBVD). SBVD places the user's desktop environment in the data centre, whereas LHVD places it on the endpoint itself. Desktop virtualization implementation considerations and potential security concerns are discussed, and an outline of some of the current state-of-the-art virtualization products is also provided.