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An Infinipoint study reveals a gap between a high interest in zero trust for device access but a low adoption due to implementation obstacles. 68% of IT and security professionals are planning to use zero trust for device security, yet 56% said they are not doing it now.

A study by Infinipoint has revealed a significant gap between a high level of interest in zero trust for device access yet relatively low adoption due to obstacles in implementation. 68% of respondents said they are planning to use zero trust for device security, however 56% said they are not implementing the model now.

Over the past few years, zero trust has become a commonly used phrase for security professionals. While we may understand that a zero-trust framework or architecture should be implemented as part of network or cybersecurity measures, what does this practically mean for operational technology? What does zero trust actually entail, and how does it keep critical assets safe?

How can companies effectively navigate zero trust without creating friction among employers and employees? And how do they get there without the luxury of trust-building exercises in the close quarters of an in-office environment? Zero trust also raises questions around trust and faith between the company and its employees.

Vendor marketing has long overused the term "Zero trust" to imply improved security. Security and risk management leaders must move beyond the hype and implement two key projects.

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The highest scoring category, with 30.9 per cent, was those who understood the concept but with only a modest level of knowledge, and not far behind on 24.9 per cent are those who are one step up and feel that they could have a stab at implementing it. Trailing in at the end we have the 10.5 per cent who've heard of ZT but don't know much about it, 5.3 per cent who have a highly detailed knowledge and understanding, and 11.3 per cent who've some experience of using it.

With the ability for true zero-trust access to securely connect users to data no matter which network connection the user chooses, enterprises have newfound freedom and flexibility when designing their information technology and security infrastructure and ecosystem. Imagine a world in which the software, hardware, and cloud technology ecosystem starts to absorb and bundle zero-trust access components directly into specific applications, devices, and workloads that enterprises purchase to support modern digital transformation.

Optiv has published a report based on a recent survey of cybersecurity leaders that highlights the critical importance of implementing zero trust as an effective way to reduce cyber risk. Respondents cited zero trust as one of the most effective security practices, and 100% acknowledged it as important in reducing their organization's cyber risk.

Zero trust adoption will continue to mature, with 78 percent of firms planning to bolster zero trust security operations in the new year. Implementing zero trust technologies can address emerging security gaps, but most enterprises are still in early stages of adoption.