Thales analysis flags IPsec/IKEv2 VPNs as key defense against rising state-backed cyber threats

• Thales published a Sept. 1, 2026 insight warning that state-sponsored cyber activity is increasingly targeting corporate remote access.
• French security data cited shows 40% of companies rate cyber espionage as a high risk; more than half see rising threats.
• ANSSI observations cited point to continued attempts to reach critical infrastructure via remote access for strategic intelligence.
• Analysis flags VPN gateways as a prime target, citing mass zero-day exploitation of a commercial enterprise VPN before a patch.
• Thales argues IPsec with IKEv2, backed by certificate-based authentication, offers stronger protection than free or legacy-protocol VPNs.

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