Most security programs assume that once the connection is established, the problem is solved. They open a ticket, configure the gateway, and transfer data. The Cyber360 report, based on 500 professionals, reveals that this assumption is wrong and explains why so many Zero Trust initiatives fail before they even start.
The technical error of assuming that connecting is enough 🔒
The report indicates that 68% of respondents consider the post-connection phase to be the most vulnerable. Current systems verify identity at the start, but do not maintain continuous validation of the device or user status during the session. Without micro-segmentation or dynamic policies, any breach after the initial connection nullifies the Zero Trust model, leaving data in transit exposed.
The myth of the magic ticket that solves everything 🎫
It seems that in computer security we believe in fairy godmothers: you open a ticket, and poof, everything is protected. The study reveals that many teams trust more in the ritual of the gateway than in reviewing what happens afterwards. It's like locking the front door but leaving the bathroom window wide open. Zero Trust is not magic; it's staying awake throughout the entire session.