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The Enduring Attack Surface of VPNs

Source: CU InfoSecurity
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Summary

• The rapid adoption of virtual private networks (VPNs) during the pandemic led to a significant increase in security incidents. • This highlights the importance of secure networking, especially as credit unions adapt to remote work environments.

Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions

Relevant because Texas credit unions need to ensure robust cybersecurity measures for their members and operations, particularly given the increase in remote work due to the pandemic.

Original Source Material

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.