A machine implemented method for protecting at least one edge node in a network of nodes is provided. The method comprising: communicatively coupling said at least one edge node with a proxy node; providing an application for said at least one edge node in an isolated area associated with said at least one edge node at said proxy node; determining that an update for said at least one edge node is required; increasing a reboot frequency of said at least one edge node following said determination that an update is required; and increasing a reboot frequency of said proxy node following said determination that an update is required.