Zero-Trust Network Access: Why So Many Teams Get It Wrong
Security Boulevard, Monday, March 18th, 2024
With ransomware attacks doubling over the past two years, security teams are hyper-focused on identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in their environment. For many, this means implementing zero-trust strategies that control access while minimizing friction for authorized users. But are they doing enough to protect their networks?
For some industry observers, the answer is a clear no. Gartner has predicted that just 10% of large enterprises will have a mature, measurable zero-trust program by 2026. While many organizations have bought into the concept and 'checked the zero-trust box,' their implementation of those principles leaves much to be desired.
Zero-trust encompasses a variety of technologies, from strong identity systems to microsegmentation. But one of these pillars - zero-trust network access (ZTNA) - is the easiest to implement and the one most organizations are getting wrong.