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blogs.vmware.com • August 31, 2026

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Broadcom Unveils Comprehensive Security for Agentic AI on Private AI Cloud On August 31, 2026, Broadcom announced new security features for its VMware Private AI Cloud at the VMware Explore 2026 conference. The enhancements include AgentMinder, VMware vDefend, and VMware Avi Load Balancer, aimed at securing autonomous AI agents and workloads. These solutions address the expanded attack surface created by agentic AI applications using protocols like Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agent-to-agent communications. Broadcom's offerings provide Zero Trust security, identity management, and observability for AI environments, helping to mitigate risks such as data exfiltration and unauthorized AI usage. The company emphasizes the need for enterprises to rethink their security architecture as they adopt agentic AI. The integration of these tools is designed to ensure compliance and enhance visibility across the AI ecosystem. Broadcom reported that these solutions are essential for enterprises looking to innovate rapidly while maintaining security. 7 sources 31

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