Summary
The Zscaler ThreatLabz 2025 VPN Risk Report is an annual report that outlines significant security challenges associated with VPN services, based on a survey of over 600 IT and security professionals. The report indicates that a majority of organizations view unpatched VPNs as a critical risk, with 92% concerned about ransomware attacks stemming from these vulnerabilities. It highlights that 56% of enterprises consider maintaining security and compliance as their largest challenge when using VPNs. The report also documents a shift towards adopting a Zero Trust architecture, with 81% of organizations planning to implement this strategy within the next year. The findings reveal that VPNs, originally designed for secure remote access, are increasingly seen as liabilities due to their vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies. The report emphasizes the urgent need for organizations to transition to Zero Trust models to mitigate these risks and enhance security in hybrid work environments.
