Securing Critical Infrastructure Journey to Zero Trust

This report outlines the journey towards zero trust security for critical infrastructure, highlighting the necessity of adopting proactive cybersecurity measures. It discusses the limitations of traditional perimeter-based security models and emphasizes the importance of a zero trust approach, which treats each identity as an independent perimeter. The report presents findings from a survey conducted by Xage in partnership with Wakefield Research, involving 250 cybersecurity leaders across various sectors. The results indicate a strong consensus on the inevitability of zero trust adoption, although challenges remain in understanding and integrating this strategy effectively. The document details the benefits of zero trust beyond security, including enhanced digital transformation and operational efficiency. It also addresses the common misconceptions regarding the implementation process, noting that many organizations can adopt zero trust without overhauling existing technologies. The report concludes with strategies for expediting zero trust adoption while minimizing disruptions to operational technology environments.