What does Aviatrix's 'Network Segmentation' feature enable?

The 'Network Segmentation' feature in Aviatrix is designed to enhance security and provide better control over network communications. By isolating network traffic, this feature allows organizations to create distinct segments within their cloud networks. Each segment can enforce specific security policies, thereby limiting the flow of sensitive or critical data only to the areas that require it. This capability is crucial for minimizing potential attack surfaces and managing the risk of lateral movement within the network.

Network segmentation is particularly important in a multicloud environment where resources might interact across different platforms. The ability to control which segments can communicate with one another adds a layer of security and governance that is essential for compliance and operational integrity. Overall, segmentation lays the groundwork for improved traffic management, policy enforcement, and incident response capabilities.

In contrast, while options such as integrating various cloud services or backing up configurations are important aspects of cloud networking, they do not directly address the specific function of segmenting and isolating network traffic to boost security. The deployment of servers across multiple zones relates more to redundancy and availability than to the fundamental purpose of network segmentation.