This podcast episode of Decoded: The Cybersecurity Podcast with Edward Henriquez explores the critical role of routers in network infrastructure and their susceptibility to cyberattacks. The discussion breaks down various router protocols, including routing, security, and management protocols, highlighting their security implications and common vulnerabilities. Real-world threats such as BGP hijacking and SNMP exploits are examined, alongside essential best practices for hardening router security, such as strong passwords, encryption, firewalls, and monitoring. The episode concludes by briefly looking at future trends in router security.