LAN switches may be the unassuming hardware facilitating seamless data transfer within networks, but they have become integral components in the world of connectivity. However, as cyber threats grow in complexity and number, safeguarding LAN switches has emerged as a paramount concern. One important way to ensure good cyber hygiene is to maintain strict control of your supply and purchase equipment only from authorized and trusted suppliers.
According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), products procured through unauthorized channels are often known as counterfeit, secondary or gray market devices. Numerous media reports have described the introduction of gray market hardware and software into the marketplace. Illegitimate hardware and software present a serious risk to users' information and the overall integrity of the network environment.