How SUSE and Google Cloud collaborate on Confidential Computing

Google Cloud and SUSE partnered to enhance data security in the cloud using Confidential VMs and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). This collaboration leverages hardware-based Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) for data protection, even from the cloud provider. SLES now supports Google Cloud Confidential VMs with AMD SEV, AMD SEV-SNP, and Intel TDX technologies, offering increased choice and flexibility. The solution employs a layered security approach, combining SLES's robust security features with the hardware protection of Confidential VMs. SLES's certifications and features aid compliance, supply chain security, and streamlined evaluations. The combination strengthens the guest OS and infrastructure layers, mitigating vulnerabilities and enhancing data integrity. This joint solution provides enhanced protection against both internal and external threats, extending the Zero Trust model to data in use. The integration supports various Confidential Computing technologies, simplifying deployment and management. It addresses compliance concerns in sensitive environments and reinforces data ownership and control. Ultimately, this allows organizations to securely migrate sensitive workloads to Google Cloud, bolstering their digital sovereignty.