The State of Zerotrust Security Strategies

ESG surveyed 421 IT and cybersecurity professionals at organizations in North America (US and Canada) personally responsible for driving zero-trust security strategies and evaluating, purchasing, and managing security technology products and services in support of these initiatives. This study sought to: Understand the trigger points that are influencing zero-trust initiatives and how decision makers are prioritizing and timing purchasing decisions. Examine the results zero-trust strategies have delivered with regards to anticipated outcomes such as improving security, simplifying compliance, and reducing costs. Gain insights into the planning, purchasing, and implementation dynamics across different stakeholders within IT and the lines of business. Determine the extent to which specific technologies and products are being deployed to support zero-trust strategies