Highlights

  • 83% of organizations using Zero Trust report fewer security incidents and reduced costs.
  • Only 30% of organizations have implemented AI-driven authentication tools in cybersecurity.
  • Legacy systems are the main challenge for Zero Trust adoption, affecting 66% of firms.

DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC), in partnership with Microsoft, released global research showing that Zero Trust has become a widely adopted cybersecurity framework. The report, The Trust Report: From Risk Management to Strategic Resilience in Cybersecurity, found that 83% of organizations implementing Zero Trust experienced fewer security incidents, also contributing to lower remediation and support expenses.

Despite the widespread adoption of Zero Trust, the survey indicates that organizations are still early in leveraging AI-enabled security tools. Only 30% of respondents reported using AI-driven authentication solutions to enhance cybersecurity practices.

Key Drivers and Challenges

The research identified that emerging cybersecurity threats are a primary reason for organizations to continuously refine Zero Trust policies, with 72% citing new threats as a motivating factor. However, legacy IT systems remain a significant obstacle, reported by 66% of organizations, in achieving full Zero Trust implementation.

Additionally, more than half of respondents noted that Zero Trust provides unexpected benefits, such as enhancing user experience alongside security improvements.

AI and Technology Integration

Although AI is driving new cyber threats, the uptake of AI-based security tools is limited. The study highlights the potential for organizations to use AI for proactive and adaptive protection, including predictive analytics and authentication solutions.

DXC emphasizes that Zero Trust requires ongoing monitoring, cultural alignment, and phased deployment, beginning with identity management. Companies are encouraged to collaborate with trusted partners to integrate and optimize Zero Trust architectures effectively at scale.

Management Insights

"Zero Trust is increasingly viewed as the standard going forward," said Dawn-Marie Vaughan, Global Offering Lead Cybersecurity, DXC. "As AI-driven threats accelerate, organizations must evaluate security holistically across identity, devices, networks, applications, and data. At DXC, we're helping customers embed Zero Trust into their culture and technology to safeguard operations. Our end-to-end expertise makes it possible to both defend against AI threats and harness secure AI in the same decisive motion."

Alex Simons, CVP of Microsoft Entra, added, "Building Zero Trust solutions alongside DXC extends that value, enabling tighter integration, simplified operations, and greater visibility and control. By consolidating around the Microsoft stack, organizations can reduce complexity, cut costs, and accelerate their Zero Trust journey."