Eradicate Hidden Risks in Network Edge Devices_

Critical Insights for Security Leaders

Stay ahead of today’s most dangerous and overlooked cyber threats. Download Eradicate Hidden Risks in Network Edge Devices to uncover how attackers are exploiting routers, firewalls, and VPNs—and what your team can do to stop them.

The modern enterprise perimeter has shifted, and attackers have followed. As organizations adopt Zero Trust and cloud-first strategies, their network edge devices—VPNs, firewalls, routers, and switches—have become prime targets for ransomware groups and nation-state actors. Eradicate Hidden Risks in Network Edge Devices reveals how these trusted assets are now being weaponized against the organizations they protect, what makes them so vulnerable, and the concrete steps security leaders can take to defend them.

Key Findings

  • Edge devices are the new attack frontier: The Verizon DBIR 2025 reports an 8x increase in attacks targeting network and edge devices, driven by ransomware gangs and APT actors exploiting firmware vulnerabilities.

  • Traditional security tools leave blind spots: Devices running custom firmware and integrated operating systems often fall outside standard EDR and vulnerability scanning programs, creating hidden risk.

  • Zero Trust depends on device integrity: Compromise of routers, firewalls, or VPNs undermines the very infrastructure that enforces Zero Trust—making verification and continuous monitoring essential.

Who Should Read This Report

  • CISOs and security leaders seeking to identify and close risk gaps in their Zero Trust or infrastructure protection strategy.

  • Network and security architects responsible for maintaining the resilience and integrity of critical network infrastructure.

  • Procurement and compliance professionals evaluating vendors and ensuring supply chain security across firmware, hardware, and device software.