The Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 VPN Risk Report highlights the growing security risks associated with traditional VPNs in today's cloud-centric and remote work environment. As cyberthreats become more sophisticated, VPNs are increasingly vulnerable, particularly due to their broad network access once credentials are verified. The report discusses recent high-profile VPN vulnerabilities, prompting the US government to mandate a shift towards zero trust architectures, which offer more robust security by continuously verifying every access request. The report underscores the importance of adopting zero trust to reduce attack surfaces and prevent lateral movement within networks, providing a more secure alternative to legacy VPNs.

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