SonicWall blocked over 9.5 million misconfiguration-related attacks in the first half of 2025 using IPS detection. The consulting services industry faced the highest exposure at 46%, largely due to complex IT environments and rapid deployments. About 88% of misconfigurations fall into three main categories: directory access issues (45%), accidental data exposure (24%), and authentication failures (19%). With attacks accelerating, proactive firewall management is essential. SonicWall’s Managed Protection Security Suite (MPSS) and SonicSentry MXDR deliver 24/7 monitoring and rapid response to safeguard businesses against evolving threats.

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