That includes Simple Network Management Protocol, or SNMP. It has been in use since the 1980s and remains one of the most commonly used communications standards for good reason.

“Devices using SNMP v3 are more secure. To stop these older devices from participating in attacks, network administrators need to check for the presence of this protocol and turn off public ...

This limits the use and effectiveness of efficient tools such as SNMP in such environments, forcing enterprises to adopt alternatives they wouldn’t otherwise use in lower-risk environments.