An increasing number of devices that organizations connect to the internet is driving the need for near instantaneous data transfers to and from those devices. Edge computing allows organizations to process, analyze, filter and store data close to the source so they can act upon the data faster. The biggest concerns include an expanded attack surface and greater exposure to threats like DDoS campaigns, data theft and leaks, third-party vulnerabilities, and intrusions into the enterprise network. The risks vary significantly by individual use case and by industry vertical.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3543191/4-ways-edge-computing-changes-your-threat-model.html