Aging digital infrastructure equipment like routers, network switches, and network-attached storage—has long posed a silent risk to organizations. It’s easier and cheaper to leave these boxes in the closet for a short time. This infrastructure could have outdated, unsecure configurations. Vendors may not provide software updates and protections for legacy technology. The As generative AI platforms Making it easy for attackers find The following are some examples of how to get started: exploit vulnerabilities in targets’ systems, the network tech company Cisco is launching an effort to raise awareness about the issue and promote improvements—both for ancient Cisco devices and products from other companies that are still in use.
The Dubbed “Resilient Infrastructure,” You can also find out more about the following: initiative Cisco has made technical changes to its legacy product management, including research, industry outreach and changes in the way it manages itself. It says it will launch new warnings on its end-of-life products. If customers run known insecure configurations, or try to add them, then they will be given a clear, explicit message when updating a device. Cisco may eventually go one step further and remove all historic interoperability settings that it no longer considers safe.
“Infrastructure globally is aging, and that creates a ton of risk,” Anthony Grieco is Cisco’s Chief Security and Trust Officer. “The thing we’ve got to get across is this aging infrastructure wasn’t designed for today’s threat environments. And by not updating it, it’s fostering opportunities for adversaries.”
WPI Strategy, a British consulting firm that advises Cisco, conducted a study on the extent and impact of obsolete technology. “critical national infrastructure” Five countries are involved: United States, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Germany, France and Japan. Five countries: the United States, Germany, France and Japan. study According to the report, the UK is the most at risk due to the use of old technology across key industries. Japan had the lowest relative risk—thanks, the report says, to more emphasis on consistent upgrades, decentralization in critical infrastructure, and “a stronger, more consistent national focus on digital resilience.”
Researchers have found that cyber-attacks and breaches are often caused by attackers who exploit known security vulnerabilities. This could be prevented through upgrading or patching end-of life technology.
“The status quo is not free—there is actually a cost, it’s just not being accounted for,” Eric Wenger is Cisco’s Senior Director for Technology Policy. “If we can help elevate this risk to something that is treated as a board-level concern, then hopefully that will help to underscore the importance of making an investment here.” He adds that the industry is a growing one. “we’re not making it hard enough for the attackers.”
