VMware vCloud Networking and Security Edge is a virtual firewall router that provides the perimeter security needed to support multitenancy. vCloud Networking and Security Edge devices deploy automatically when routed or isolated organization or vApp networks are created from vCloud Director. For vApp networks, vCloud Networking and Security Edge devices dynamically deploy and undeploy based on the power state of the vApp.

The license for vCloud Networking and Security Edge that is included with vCloud Director does not include features such as SSLVPN and load balancing capabilities, which are part of the fully licensed VMware vCloud Networking and Security Advanced Edition.