"Max Silber is VP of Mobility & IoT at , where he leads mobile & IoT operations and related business development initiatives. For years, cybersecurity focused on perimeter defenses. Today, with hybrid work and the cloud being ubiquitous, the greatest threat isn't code; rather, it's the person holding the device. Human error, carelessness and everyday habits are now the leading causes of cyber incidents, identified by CISOs worldwide."
"Employees are now the network's edge. A knowledge worker in an airport lounge or a salesperson in a coffee shop using the free Wi-Fi isn't just an individual; they're an entry point. Accessing company content on an unsecured network-whether via a single click on a phishing email, an unverified app download or plugging into an infected USB port by the airline gate-can invite malware and compromise data. The cybersecurity landscape has shifted, and so must our approach to protecting user devices."
Perimeter defenses have become insufficient as hybrid work and ubiquitous cloud services turn individual device users into the primary cybersecurity vulnerability. Employees using public Wi-Fi, unverified apps, or available USB ports can introduce malware via phishing clicks or careless actions. Mobile and remote work have decentralized enterprise networks, increasing the number of devices, logins, and connections that access sensitive data. Cybercriminals exploit this expanded attack surface. In 2025, the average cost of a breach incident for a U.S. company reached $10.22 million, a level that can threaten the survival of smaller businesses and demands proactive strategies to protect user devices.
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