Enterprise IT infrastructure carries hidden risks, with known vulnerabilities in routers, switches, and firewalls increasingly exploited by nation-state actors and ransomware groups. Over half of the vulnerabilities identified in CISA’s routinely exploited list affect network infrastructure, highlighting a critical security gap. Attackers are now targeting routing devices to gain long-term, high-level access, enabling espionage and potential disruption. To address these threats, organizations must adopt secure device lifecycle management, ensuring visibility, protection, and integrity from deployment through operation. A comprehensive, proactive approach is essential to defend against evolving threats and safeguard critical infrastructure from persistent and invisible risks.

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