SentinelOne Annual Threat Report Highlights "Edge Decay" as Growing Security Risk

The SentinelOne annual threat report highlights "edge decay" as a growing security risk, where outdated or misconfigured edge devices (e.g., VPNs, firewalls, routers) serve as primary entry points for attackers. These devices are exploited to gain initial access, maintain persistence, and pivot toward identity-based attacks within networks. The report emphasizes that perimeter defenses are increasingly failing due to unpatched vulnerabilities, weak credentials, and lack of monitoring. No specific CVEs, dates, or numerical data on affected devices were provided. The impact includes elevated risks of lateral movement, data exfiltration, and ransomware deployment via compromised edge infrastructure.