Implications and imperatives of Zero Trust

Now that we understand the strategic importance of Zero Trust, let’s explore some of the most pervasive implications and a bit more of the background.

It’s a team sport

One of the most critical requirements of success is for different stakeholders within the organization to work together as a team. Business, IT, and security teams are going through their version of a transformation to a new normal of continuous change. Teams cannot rely on static processes and blamestorming to get through this transformation successfully. Teams must work together to tap into the knowledge, expertise, and creativity of other teams to successfully navigate the dynamic challenges they face.

This diagram captures this imperative to work together:

Figure 3.1 – Simultaneous digital, cloud, and Zero Trust transformations

Digital transformation, cloud transformation, and Zero Trust are not ivory tower solutions...