Your VPN is helping attackers move as fast as AI
of Zscaler ThreatLabz 2026 VPN Risk Report A dangerous disconnect is revealed. While attackers use AI to move at machine speed, legacy VPNs blind defenders and leave them exposed. Not being able to see what is happening greatly reduces response time and the likelihood of containment.
The reality of VPN risks in 2026:
#1 Fear is the speed of the attacker: 79% of survey respondents say AI allows attackers to exploit vulnerabilities faster than patches can be applied.I can’t see the attack signal from the AI: 70% of survey respondents admitted that visibility into AI threats traveling via VPN is limited or non-existent.Attackers are outpacing patch cycles: 61% of organizations believe that attackers act faster than the patching process.A VPN acts like a blind “encrypted pipe”. 1 in 3 organizations inspect 0% of their encrypted VPN traffic.Workaround for slow access: 63% of users bypass VPN controls to access apps faster, creating unmanaged risks.
These gaps create precise conditions that attackers rely on, such as time, access, and detection limits.
Read the full report to benchmark your organization and learn how Zscaler Private Access™ (ZPA) provides least-privilege access to apps from users designed to reduce exposure and limit blast radius.
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