Image Checkpoint is a feature provided by Checkpoint Software Technologies as part of their network security solutions. Image Checkpoint is primarily designed to secure and protect virtualized environments. Specifically, it is used to protect and ensure the integrity of virtual machine (VM) images in the following environments:

1. Virtualized Data Centers : Image Checkpoint supports virtualized data center environments, where multiple VMs are deployed on virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V. It helps secure VM images and prevent unauthorized tampering or modifications.

2. Private Clouds : Private cloud environments, which are built using virtualization technologies, can benefit from Image Checkpoint. It helps ensure the integrity of VM images used in private cloud deployments and protects against unauthorized changes or compromised images.

3. Public Clouds : Image Checkpoint is also applicable to public cloud environments, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), where VM images are deployed. It helps secure and protect VM images in public cloud deployments, reducing the risk of image-based attacks.

4. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) : VDI environments, where virtual desktops are deployed and managed centrally, can utilize Image Checkpoint to secure VM images used for virtual desktops. It ensures the integrity and security of the VDI environment by protecting against unauthorized modifications to VM images.

Image Checkpoint helps maintain the trustworthiness and security of VM images by applying security measures such as digital signatures and integrity checks. It helps verify the integrity of VM images before they are deployed or launched, protecting against the use of compromised or tampered images.