Postcards From the Edge: Verizon DBIR Reveals Sharp Increase in Targeting of Edge Security Devices

**Edge security devices (firewalls, VPNs, WAFs) have seen a surge in disclosed vulnerabilities and active exploitation, making them a growing initial access vector for both cybercriminals and APTs; Verizon data cited shows vulnerability exploitation rose to 20% of breaches (a 34% increase) and is especially pronounced in espionage cases, while organizations are remediating more KEV-listed edge device flaws than average.**