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Blast Radius

The full set of systems, data, and access an attacker can reach after compromising a given asset. Ranking assets by blast radius rather than by how exposed they are pushes high-reach systems like a firewall management console to the top of the priority list.

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Why a Compromised Firewall Manager Exposes Your Entire Network

A firewall management console holds standing admin reach over every firewall it controls. Compromise one and the attacker inherits the perimeter. Rank it by blast radius, not exposure.

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