Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 VPN Risk Report with Cybersecurity Insiders

Description: Today’s distributed and cloud-centric work environment has triggered a shift in access methods from traditional virtual private networks VPNs to more robust security frameworks like zero trust. Traditionally, VPNs provided essential remote access capabilities to connect users or entire office sites. However, the growing sophistication of cyberthreats alongside the expansion of remote workforces and cloud technologies have exposed significant vulnerabilities in VPNs. Due to their legacy architecture, VPNs grant overly broad network access once credentials are verified, significantly increasing the risk of cyberattacks if those credentials are compromised.