One key finding is that the zero-trust model has been adopted by about 40% of respondents, while another 18% are in the process of implantation and 17% are planning. These networks, sites, or applications won’t allow you in (or let you stay) without proof you belong there, and they monitor for unexpected behavior. To secure the cloud against the ever-growing cybercrime wave during COVID-19, the zero-trust cybersecurity philosophy is the key to transforming global networks. Their second and third biggest challenge is securing the cloud infrastructure and securing enterprise IT software from attacks, with 49% and 48% of respondents respectively.

The reason is that COVID-19 made cloud computing take center stage: lockdowns sent millions of workers to their homes, where they connected to company systems remotely, often using their personal devices rather than the employers. In general, cybercriminals all start from phishing emails to attack end users' systems. Specifically, there is a finding that 68% of the interviewees worry about cloud applications and data being subject to malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. The report also found that the first biggest cybersecurity challenge facing companies is securing a hybrid or entirely remote workforce, with 55% of respondents. This report focused on the approach to cybersecurity and mainly demonstrates how organizations go beyond passwords to embrace a new approach to defending against cyberattacks. MIT Technology Review released their findings from the Zero trust closes the end-user gap in cybersecurity on Sep 19, 2022. This report surveyed 256 respondents this year and 70% of them are executives or directors.

Earlier this year, MIT Technology Review polled global business leaders about their current concerns and future plans regarding cybersecurity.

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