FEATURE : SECURITY
I WAS PLEASED TO SEE THE SURVEY RESULTS REPORTED SIGNIFICANT MARKET MOMENTUM AROUND THE ZERO TRUST SECURITY FRAMEWORK .
preventing or limiting the success of cyberattacks . As far as where they plan to start their Zero Trust security programs , the most popular area of initial focus was Identity and Access Management , followed by Network Security and Web Security .
While respondents were bullish on the necessity of adopting a Zero Trust security approach , they are less confident in their abilities to successfully implement solutions . Over 70 % feel that having a partner to help implement Zero Trust would speed the process , while budget restrictions and prioritization of other strategic security initiatives are most likely to delay Zero Trust programs from the business perspective .
On the IT side of the ledger , respondents identified legacy technology and complexity associated with defining and implementing Zero Trust security policies as significant barriers to successful implementation .
“ I was pleased to see the survey results reported significant market momentum around the Zero Trust security framework and am excited about its ability to make a real difference in the security posture of the organizations that adopt it ,” said Dr Cunningham . “ Security vendors that can help organizations address their pain points around budget , complexity and flexibility will be in a strong position to partner with businesses as they implement their Zero Trust programs .”
Ericom plans to execute the Zero Trust Market Dynamics Survey each year in order to assess changes and trends in the market over time .
We asked Dr Chase Cunningham , Ericom ’ s Chief Strategy Officer , further questions to find out more .
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