A growing number of companies are implementing a Zero Trust strategy to strengthen their cybersecurity. This approach reflects 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 trying to access their network, regardless of their location or status within the network.
Current trends
Worldwide, more than 60% of companies have implemented a Zero Trust strategy partially or fully. For just over three quarters of companies, the investment represents less than 25% of the overall cybersecurity budget.
A recent survey indicates that 56% of companies adopt a Zero Trust strategy because Zero Trust is widely recognized as an industry best practice.
The challenge
Despite widespread enthusiasm for the framework, a number of companies remain unsure what Zero Trust implementation best practices actually look like. Experts recommend that organizations start with the following:
1. Know the environment.
To implement Zero Trust successfully, companies must be aware of the real scope of Zero Trust’s implications for them. A Zero Trust strategy does not always include an organization’s entire environment. Because business risk goes beyond Zero Trust controls, companies must both understand and possibly decide to what extent business risk can be mitigated through Zero Trust.
2. Communicate the success of the Zero Trust strategy.
Most companies applying a Zero Trust strategy have strategic metrics they use to assess progress (and risk). Experts advise companies to define specific metrics for Zero Trust deliverables rather than reusing metrics from other areas.
3. Anticipate cost increases.
41% of organizations believe that implementing a Zero Trust strategy will likely increase their staffing needs and related expenses. However, these costs can be offset by various spending reductions.
These are just some of the challenges and considerations around Zero Trust…
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