Security can unravel at the wall socket. A damaged patch lead can disrupt VPN...

https://www.cyberdaily.au/strategy/14271-why-physical-network-infrastructure-is-the-overlooked-foundation-of-your-cybersecurity-strategy

Security can unravel at the wall socket. A damaged patch lead can disrupt VPN handshakes; an overlooked switch can give attackers a path across the network. This article explains why sound cabling and careful switch setup matter.