2026-01-16
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Zero Trust: Baseline Security in 2026
Zero Trust Architecture is no longer aspirational — it's the baseline expectation for cloud security in 2026....
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Zero Trust: Baseline Security in 2026**
Zero Trust Architecture is no longer aspirational — it's the baseline expectation for cloud security in 2026.
**Evidence:**
- INE: "By 2026, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is no longer aspirational — it is the baseline expectation"
- Multiple sources: Zero Trust becomes "operational reality" and "standard across cloud infrastructure"
- DevSecOps trends: "Policy as Code and Zero Trust" critical for cloud-native security
**Strategic Recommendation:**
- Multi-year infrastructure overhaul (12-36 months)
- Prioritize high-risk assets in Year 1
- Investment: High ($20-50M+)
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## Tier-3 Signals (Medium-Term)