The devices in your organization’s network are more than just your computers. Other items include your routers, firewalls, servers, load balancers, intrusion detection systems, storage area networks, and more. All of these devices serve as places for cybercriminals to target because a great deal of traffic passes through these devices; there are many opportunities to enter unnoticed.
Once in, attackers can monitor, modify, and even deny traffic coming to and from your organization. They can also harvest credentials, steal data in transit, and control all data that flows through your entire network.