Explore the security implications of routers that lack SSH access in this 25-minute conference talk by cybersecurity researchers Stanislav Dashevskyi and Francesco La Spina. Discover how the absence of SSH functionality in consumer and enterprise routers may indicate underlying security vulnerabilities that vendors prefer to keep hidden from users and security researchers. Learn about the methodologies used to analyze router firmware when traditional access methods are unavailable, understand the potential risks associated with closed router systems, and examine real-world case studies where limited access revealed significant security flaws. Gain insights into reverse engineering techniques for router analysis, the importance of transparency in network device security, and practical approaches for identifying vulnerabilities in devices with restricted access protocols.