In today’s evolving threat landscape, security cannot stop at the edge of the laptop. It must extend to every printer, camera, guest device, and IoT system connected to the network. That’s why truly effective Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions are designed to protect all devices, not just the ones that are easiest to manage. 

Many solutions labeled as SASE rely entirely on endpoint agents. While this approach may offer protection for corporate laptops, it leaves a major gap when it comes to everything else. Consider the printers, smart TVs, HVAC controls, guest laptops, and lab equipment that never run an agent. These unmanaged endpoints are often ignored, yet they remain vulnerable. Attackers are fully aware of that. 

A recent article from Dark Reading highlights this risk clearly. Researchers found that millions of Brother printers contain a critical vulnerability that cannot be patched through firmware updates or resolved by endpoint protection. (Read the full article) If your security strategy only covers agent-managed devices, tools like these become easy entry points for attackers. They offer no visibility, no control, and no way to enforce policies. 

This is exactly why Cytracom designed ControlOne to go beyond agents. ControlOne also replaces the on-premises firewall and delivers full visibility and policy enforcement across the entire network. This includes devices that are not capable of running an agent, such as printers, IoT sensors, and guest devices. 

With ControlOne, you get the following: 

• Unmanaged devices are secured through the network layer. Even if a device can’t run an agent, it is still subject to the same network controls and policies. 
• Guest and BYOD users are automatically segmented. ControlOne identifies and isolates traffic based on role, which reduces risk and limits exposure. 
• IoT and infrastructure devices receive the same protection. Printers, access points, and other network-connected tools are monitored and secured without relying on workarounds. 

Modern attacks target more than just laptops. Your security solution must address every potential entry point. A complete SASE strategy protects the entire environment, not just what’s easy to reach. 

If your current tools only offer protection when an agent is present, it’s time to rethink what “comprehensive” really means. ControlOne delivers true network-wide security that covers all devices and closes the gaps others leave open.

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