Securing the future: Zero Trust in action
Today, organisations are more connected than ever, but so are attackers. Cloud adoption, hybrid working, SaaS sprawl and third‑party access have dissolved the traditional network perimeter, and cyber threats continue to grow in speed, sophistication, and impact.
According to our 2025 whitepaper, Rethinking cyber security with ZTNA and SASE, we found:
Zero trust is leading the way in modernising security models. Instead of assuming trust inside the network, Zero trust continuously verifies every user, device and application, every time. It’s a practical, modern approach that helps organisations reduce risk, limit blast radius, and stay resilient, even when attackers get in. Read ‘Rethinking cyber security with ZTNA and SASE’ to discover more.
The state of zero trust in 2026
Implementing zero trust goes far beyond deploying one solution. It’s about creating a security strategy built on the assumption that attackers may get in, and making sure the damage they can do is limited.
In our whitepaper, we explore the evolving threat landscape and share a practical guide to help organisations strengthen and future‑proof their security approach.
Why zero trust matters today
Security teams are under pressure from multiple angles:
- Users accessing systems from anywhere, on unmanaged or personal devices
- Cloud and SaaS platforms expanding faster than security controls
- Credential‑based attacks and ransomware bypassing perimeter defences
- Growing compliance and governance requirements, with limited visibility
Zero trust helps address these challenges by removing implicit trust, enforcing least‑privilege access, and continuously assessing risk across your environment.
The risks of not implementing zero trust
Without a zero trust approach, organisations are left exposed to:
Unrestricted lateral movement once attackers gain initial access
Over‑privileged users and accounts, increasing insider and credential risk
Limited visibility across cloud, SaaS and remote endpoints
Inconsistent security controls across users, devices and locations
Greater regulatory and audit risk, with unclear ownership and assurance
In short: if trust is assumed, it can be abused.
Our Zero Trust ecosystem
Phoenix brings together market‑leading security partners to help you design and deliver zero trust in a practical, phased and achievable way. All while aligned to your organisation’s risk, maturity and regulatory needs.
Eliminating excessive privilege
Privilege is one of the biggest risks in any environment and one of the most abused. BeyondTrust supports zero trust by:
- Removing standing privileges from users and accounts
- Enforcing least‑privilege access across endpoints, servers and cloud
- Securing remote access without exposing credentials
- Reducing attack paths by limiting what users and applications can do
This dramatically cuts down an attacker’s ability to move, escalate or persist.
Secure access to the web and cloud
As users move beyond the corporate network, controlling access to cloud and web services becomes essential. iboss enables zero trust network access by:
- Providing cloud‑delivered security for users anywhere
- Enforcing identity‑based access to applications and services
- Delivering secure, fast access without backhauling traffic
- Giving visibility and control across web, SaaS and shadow IT
The result: secure access without compromising user experience.
Technology alone doesn’t make zero trust successful. Governance, risk and compliance are what keep it effective and auditable.
Phoenix GRC helps organisations:
- Define a clear zero trust strategy and roadmap
- Align security controls to regulatory and compliance requirements
- Identify gaps through risk assessments and maturity reviews
- Maintain ongoing assurance as environments evolve
This ensures zero trust isn’t just implemented, but embedded, governed and defensible.
Securing data, even after an attack
Zero Trust isn’t just about access, it’s about protecting what matters most: your data. Rubrik strengthens zero trust by:
- Protecting data across on‑prem, cloud and SaaS environments
- Enabling rapid recovery from ransomware and destructive attacks
- Enforcing immutable backups and sensitive data controls
- Supporting zero trust principles for data access and resilience
If the worst happens, Rubrik helps ensure attackers can’t destroy, encrypt or exfiltrate your data.
Protecting users and devices everywhere
Sophos plays a critical role in zero trust by securing endpoints, users and workloads, wherever they operate.
With Sophos, organisations can:
- Continuously assess device health and user risk
- Enforce conditional access based on real‑time threat signals
- Stop ransomware and malware before credentials are abused
- Integrate endpoint protection directly into zero trust access decisions
This ensures that only trusted users on secure devices can access business‑critical systems.
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