Zero Trust: More Than a New Year's Resolution
As we welcome a new year, many people consider resolutions, professionally and personally. Security leaders should know that a zero-trust initiative isn't a one-time goal to think about in January, but an ongoing practice that becomes part of an organization's daily routine.
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Recently, IANS Faculty Jason Garbis discussed the common missteps organizations often experience in their zero-trust journeys. He explains one pitfall can be treating zero-trust like a one-off resolution. Watch the video here:
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As security leaders map cybersecurity priorities for 2026, consider taking these steps toward better zero-trust practices:
- Integrate zero trust into your daily operations, governance, and technology decisions.
- Regularly onboard and review roles within the identity management system.
- Establish daily routines that ensure your zero-trust program stays current.
It is critical to make 2026 the year that security organizations commit to zero trust as an ongoing best practice.
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