The Enduring Attack Surface of VPNs

AI Summary

• The rapid adoption of virtual private networks (VPNs) by companies during the pandemic led to a significant increase in security incidents. • This highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures for remote work environments.

Texas Relevance

The article does not explicitly mention Texas, TCUD, or any Texas-specific entities. It discusses a general issue faced by companies during the pandemic but is not specific to Texas credit unions.

Original Content

Paper Traces Pandemic-Era Spike in Attacks One way to look at the novel coronavirus pandemic: A societal experiment in how an oft-overlooked yet essential element of secure networking would stand up to an exploding user base. Unsurprisingly, the rapid uptake of virtual private networks by companies suddenly managing a remote workforce came with significant security costs.