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“Zero Trust: Still a Buzzword or Finally Real?”
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Media Leaders on AI: Insights from Disney, ESPN, Forrester Research
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Most Orgs Claim It, Few Enforce It
"Zero Trust" is on every slide deck — but many environments still allow flat networks, default trust, and VPN-wide access. Branding ≠ implementation.
Just because someone logs in doesn't mean they should access everything. Zero Trust means constant validation — not one login and unlimited reach.
Network Segmentation Is Still Weak
Internal systems still talk freely. Printers ping finance servers, marketing tools query production. Microsegmentation remains rare — even in “Zero Trust” orgs.
The Future of Shopping? AI + Actual Humans.
AI has changed how consumers shop, but people still drive decisions. Levanta’s research shows affiliate and creator content continues to influence conversions, plus it now shapes the product recommendations AI delivers. Affiliate marketing isn’t being replaced by AI, it’s being amplified.
Device Health Is Often Ignored
An infected or jailbroken device can be fully authenticated. Zero Trust should assess device posture — not just identity. Endpoint trust matters as much as user identity.
Legacy Apps Break the Model
Older tools don’t support granular access or modern auth. Teams punch holes in Zero Trust models to accommodate them. These gaps become permanent vulnerabilities.
Real Zero Trust Requires Org-Wide Discipline
Security, IT, HR, legal, vendors — everyone plays a role. It’s not a firewall setting. It’s an architecture, a mindset, and a long-term commitment.
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