Network edge devices have become a primary entry point for ransomware groups and nation-state attackers due to hidden vulnerabilities that evade traditional security tools. These weaknesses are often invisible to endpoint detection and vulnerability management systems, allowing attackers to establish persistence, move laterally, and deploy malware undetected. The threat is rapidly growing, with exploitation of vulnerabilities in network edge devices increasing dramatically, and a significant portion of zero-day attacks targeting network and security appliances. Additionally, organizations using certain on-premises VPNs face a much higher risk of ransomware. These trends highlight the urgent need for stronger visibility, monitoring, and protection strategies to secure network infrastructure

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