Is it Easier to Hack into Virtualized Network than a Normal Network?

[dipenshah]

I am going through a lot of material right now in reference with security+ and vmware (just for learning purpose). I was watching videos on how a malware can have its effect on technologies like PLCs(stuxnet?) and every other devices connected to Internet.

Say, if migration from a physical network to virtualized network takes place i.e. if importance of Control plane increases over data plane, isn't it going to be more riskier from security point of view?

If someone gets into Control plane and starts misbehaving with it, the implications can be severe? Right?

Please let me know if I am missing something.

[dlots]

I would say it's more insecure just cause you have the VMware end to attack in addition to the router side, but not signaficantly.  If someone gets into the control plane of any router on your network physical or virtual it can be severe. That's why there is control plane policing to control what traffic can get to your router's cp.

[deanwebb]

It's not really easier, but it offers different opportunities, based on the patch level of the VM host software.