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Securing Out-of-Band (OOB) Access with Zscaler Cellular

Zscaler, Tuesday, August 5th, 2025

In an environment where uninterrupted access to critical infrastructure can define operational success or failure, Out-of-Band (OOB) access is a necessity, not a luxury.

Yet, many enterprises still rely on legacy approaches-most often traditional VPNs or complex cellular deployments with Private APNs-that introduce new risks and operational burdens as environments expand and regulatory requirements become stricter.

The core challenge with these conventional solutions is two-fold: expanded attack surfaces and growing complexity. VPN-based OOB setups inherently broaden network exposure, providing overly permissive access that can swiftly be exploited for lateral movement, ransomware, or advanced persistent threats.

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