Transition from VPN to ZTNA

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In terms of security, 88% of respondents said they were concerned that their VPN could pose a potential security risk. Additionally, 90% of respondents expressed concerns about third-party VPN access. Given that third parties may not adhere to the same strict cybersecurity standards, they could inadvertently open the door for attackers to infiltrate an organization’s network. A total of 35% of respondents expressed “very” or “extremely” serious concerns, indicating that third-party VPN access is a major source of concern.

Due to vulnerabilities and the need for constant patching, VPNs can bahrain mobile database organizations to a variety of cyber threats. Respondents cited phishing and ransomware attacks as the most likely to exploit VPN weaknesses. Additionally, it was found that 45% of organizations had experienced one or more attacks on their VPN servers in the past year due to vulnerabilities in VPN software.

In response to these concerns, 90% of organizations are prioritizing moving to a zero trust model based on the principle of “never trust, always verify.” This includes aspects such as strong multi-factor authentication procedures, continuous traffic inspection, network segregation, least privilege access, and constant monitoring. A staggering 92% of organizations are either in the process of implementing (27%), planning to implement (42%), or considering implementing a zero trust strategy. Organizations that do not adopt this strategy risk falling behind others and becoming more vulnerable to cyber threats.