From Ransomware Parties to Data Heists — How to Lock the Doors They Never Knew Existed
In 2022, a Boston hospital’s entire network went dark. Patient monitors, MRI machines, even the cafeteria’s coffee maker — all frozen by ransomware. The entry point? A compromised smart thermostat in the lobby. Because every device lived on the same flat network, the malware waltzed from the thermostat to critical systems like a VIP with a master key.
Network segmentation isn’t just tech jargon. It’s the art of building digital walls so hackers can’t turn your printer into a pawnshop for stolen data. Let’s talk about how to slice your network into fortresses — and why your business might not survive 2024 without it.
Imagine a hotel where every room — penthouse to broom closet — shares the same key. That’s your flat network. Hackers who breach one device get free rein to pillage everything else.