Zero trust is about more than security – it’s the foundation for digital transformation

Zero trust has transcended from being a mere industry buzzword to becoming a key facet in organizational approaches to digital transformation, according to Nathan Howe, VP of emerging technologies at Zscaler. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Zero trust is the gold standard. but there are many common pitfalls to avoid Why zero trust strategies fail Research from Zscaler shows that “most IT leaders already have a zero trust security strategy in place, or in planning”, yet fewer than one-quarter (22%) are confident of using it to its full potential. This, the organization warns, shows that businesses need to “widen their lens” to unlock the full benefits of zero trust . This security model now has far reaching applications, enabling firms to empower distributed workforces, tighten security, and provide vital insights into organizational efficiency RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU… ITPro Unlocking the full potential of zero trust Fundamentally, zero trust represents a paradigm shift away from virtual private network (VPN) and firewall-laden security practices, Howe says, which traditionally sees devices within an organization’s network as being trustworthy. We’ve seen glaring issues in the long established ‘castle and moat’ approach in recent years, especially during the shift to remote and hybrid work practices with […]

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