How important is it to implement Zero Trust? We asked over 600 business and security leaders across North America, Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)—and the overwhelming consensus is that it has become crucial. With the unprecedented shift to remote work, the adoption of new digital products and services, and the rising threat of cyber attacks, security experts and business leaders are prioritising Zero Trust more than ever. In a world where people are logging on from everywhere, identity is the new perimeter, and that means the only way to protect your data is to treat all user traffic as untrusted. Here’s a closer look at five overarching themes that emerged from our 2021 State of Zero Trust Security report, and what they tell us about how decision makers are embracing a modern security framework. 1. The newfound focus on Zero Trust is fuelled by.