With market pressure on identity vendors, enterprise leaders require Zero Trust implementations that deliver measurable value quickly instead of lengthy programs that struggle to demonstrate ROI.
To keep a Zero Trust journey on track, consider these three key questions:
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What's your current identity attack surface?
Organisations often lack visibility into how many applications have SSO enabled, which users have MFA activated, or what portion are using phishing-resistant authenticators. Establishing these baseline metrics is crucial for tracking progress. Identity Security Posture Management provides real-time insights. -
Which business process or compliance requirement is driving this initiative?
Zero Trust projects that start with "because it's best practice" frequently miss the mark. Successful projects connect to clear outcomes, such as meeting DORA compliance, protecting integrations after mergers and acquisitions, or securing access for offshore teams. Defining this focus helps scope the project and set meaningful success criteria. -
Do you have automation to maintain Zero Trust at scale?
Zero Trust requires continuous verification. Relying on manual onboarding, access reviews, and policy updates does not scale effectively. Automation, like Okta Workflows for access reviews or orchestrating identity lifecycle management for GCP services such as AlloyDB, is essential.
Starting with a clear framework helps avoid resource-heavy projects that fail to deliver value.
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