What is an impact of using the Deep Security Virtual Appliance for virtual machine scanning?

Using the Deep Security Virtual Appliance for virtual machine scanning enhances scan performance significantly through file fingerprinting. This process involves creating a unique identifier for files, allowing the system to recognize files that have not changed since the last scan. As a result, only new or modified files need to be scanned during subsequent operations. This method greatly reduces the amount of data processed, leading to quicker and more efficient scans while minimizing the impact on system resources and performance.

File fingerprinting is particularly beneficial in virtualized environments, where multiple instances of the same operating system might be running. It enables the security solution to avoid redundant scanning of unchanged files across different virtual machines, streamlining the scanning process and reducing overall time and resource consumption. This added efficiency is vital in maintaining the performance of both the security solution and the virtualized environment without compromising security protocols.