While the term “Zero Trust” is ubiquitous enough to feel like a buzzword, adoption of the security framework is not as widespread as you might think. The security industry has been discussing the reality of the shifting perimeter for nearly two decades, with origins back to the Jericho Forum, an international group working to define and promote de-perimeterization. But it has only been within the past 5-10 years that organizations have started prioritizing security strategy and technology has seen enough innovation to support the implementation of these new strategies. While people may still argue that "Zero Trust" is indeed a buzzword, the principles at its core — “never trust, always verify”—ring true for any organization looking to strengthen its security posture. If you are a CISO or security leader in the “buzzword” camp, it may be time to change your mind. In our recent State of Zero Trust report.