A growing number of companies are adopting a Zero Trust strategy to strengthen their cybersecurity. This approach marks a shift away from traditional perimeter-based security models toward a more comprehensive and proactive security framework.
With Zero Trust, companies aim to verify and authenticate every user and device attempting to access their network, regardless of their location or status within the network.
Current trends
Worldwide, more than 60% of companies have implemented aZero Trust strategy, either partially or fully. For just over three-quarters of companies, this investment accounts for less than 25% of their overall cybersecurity budget.
A recent survey indicates that 56% of companiesare adopting a Zero Truststrategy due to the widespread recognition of Zero Trustas an industry best practice.
The Challenge
Despite widespread enthusiasm for this framework, a number of companies remain unsure about what best practices for implementing Zero Trust actually look like. Experts recommend that organizations start with the following:
1. Get to know the environment.
To successfully implement Zero Trust, organizations must understand the full scope of its implications for them. A Zero Trust strategy does not always encompass an organization’s entire environment. Since enterprise risk extends beyond the scope of Zero Trust controls, companies must both understand and ultimately decide to what extent enterprise risk can be mitigated through Zero Trust.
2. Communicate the success of the Zero Trust strategy.
Most companies that implement a Zero Trust strategy have specific metrics they use to assess progress (and risks). Experts advise companies to define specific metrics for Zero Trust outcomes, rather than repurposing metrics used for other areas.
3. Anticipate cost increases.
41% of organizations believe that implementing a Zero Trust strategy will likely lead to an increase in their staffing needs and related expenses. However, these costs can be offset by various cost-saving measures.
These are just a few of the challenges and considerations related to Zero Trust…
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