Riskiest Connected Devices in 2024 Analysis

This report identifies and analyzes the riskiest connected devices for the year 2024, utilizing a multifactor risk scoring methodology based on configuration, behavior, and function. The analysis reveals that network equipment has become the riskiest category of IT devices, surpassing endpoints. Notably, vulnerabilities in IoT devices have increased significantly, with a 136% rise compared to the previous year. The report categorizes devices into IT, IoT, OT, and IoMT, detailing specific device types that pose the highest risks, such as routers, wireless access points, and industrial robots. The findings highlight the persistent vulnerabilities in traditional devices like programmable logic controllers and VoIP equipment, while also noting improvements in device security within the healthcare sector. The report emphasizes the need for security leaders to manage fragmented asset environments effectively, especially as threat actors continue to exploit vulnerabilities across various device categories.