Security of KVM Switchers
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Secure KVM switches are designed from the ground up as dedicated switching devices with every element conceived to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data isolation. The switch connects to each computer via a cable, usually VGA, DVI, or HDMI for video, and PS/2 or USB for keyboard and mouse. Massive high-profile cybersecurity breaches such as the Solar Winds supply chain attack in 2020 have brought organizations worldwide a greate sense of urgency in protecting against cyber threats. 1 As the threat landscape grows, so does the demand for hardware-based isolation that locks down access at the desktop – where human error. This article explores how KVM switches contribute to stronger cybersecurity and provides practical examples of.