The Zscaler ThreatLabz 2025 VPN Risk Report reveals that VPN technology remains a considerable security risk and operational challenge for enterprises securing their hybrid workforces.

Ransomware attacks and 3rd-party supply chain risks, in particular, remain critical concerns for enterprises, primarily due to VPN vulnerabilities that enable unauthorized access, lateral movement, and data loss.

Overall, the findings are clear: nearly two-thirds (65%) of enterprises are moving to replace VPN this year, while 81% plan to implement zero trust strategies over the same timeline.

Based on insights from a survey of 600+ IT and security professionals, the report highlights rising concerns over:

Unpatched vulnerabilities are driving ransomware risk
VPNs expose organizations to lateral threat movement
Third-party access remains a major concern for ransomware attacks
VPNs increase IT complexity and operational overhead
Zero Trust adoption is gaining traction

Read the full report to learn how Zscaler Private Access™ enables enterprises to secure the hybrid workforce, replace legacy assets like VPN, and deliver secure, scalable zero trust access to private applications.