As virtualization becomes the norm, the risk of virtualization should be in the forefront of any business continuity manager’s mind.  We’ve compiled a list of areas of concerns and controls to reference throughout your virtualization transitions.

As organizations adopt and expand the use of cloud computing (e.g., software as a service – SaaS, infrastructure as a service – IaaS), most do not consider the acceptance of virtual infrastructure to be a major risk. Virtualization is the norm, and physical-based servers and storage are the exceptions. Nevertheless, you must consider the risks associated with your virtual environment as part of your overall risk assessment.

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https://www.mha-it.com/2017/06/risk-of-virtualization/