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Zero Trust by the Numbers
Since the federal Zero Trust mandate came into effect in 2021, public organizations may be struggling to comply using existing IT resources and because of the cultural shift required for effective adoption.
of federal agencies report that concerns around Zero Trust technology have a moderate or major impact on implementation
of federal agencies feel that concerns around Zero Trust technology have a moderate or major impact on implementation
of federal agencies feel that concerns around Zero Trust technology have a moderate or major impact on implementation
of federal agencies report that concerns around Zero Trust technology have a moderate or major impact on implementation
of federal agencies feel that concerns around Zero Trust technology have a moderate or major impact on implementation
of federal agencies report that concerns around Zero Trust technology have a moderate or major impact on implementation
Let’s look at what else holds back respondents from implementing a Zero Trust framework.1
73%
Federal respondents
70%
State & local respondents
Hiring experts
Respondents noted that
Finding skilled cyber professionals is one of the most important aspects of implementing Zero Trust
With our extensive expertise in partnering with public sector agencies to secure their networks, Lumen specialists know how to help you transition to Zero Trust with minimal impact on daily operations.
73%
Federal respondents
70%
State & local respondents
Hiring experts
Respondents noted that
Finding skilled cyber professionals is one of the most important aspects of implementing Zero Trust
of federal agencies report that concerns around Zero Trust technology have a moderate or major impact on implementation
Let’s look at what else holds back respondents from implementing a Zero Trust framework.1
Let’s look at what else holds back respondents from implementing a Zero Trust framework.1
Hiring experts
73%
Federal respondents
70%
State & local respondents
Respondents noted that
Finding skilled cyber professionals is one of the most important aspects of implementing Zero Trust
With our extensive expertise in partnering with public sector agencies to secure their networks, Lumen specialists know how to help you transition to Zero Trust with minimal impact on daily operations.
Integrating technology
74%
Federal respondents
85%
State & local respondents
Integrating technology
Respondents noted that
Embracing change is the biggest management challenge
We hold longstanding relationships with public sector entities, such as the U.S. Department of Defense and the USDA, and our Zero Trust lab allows agencies to test technology integration for a smoother transition.
74%
Federal respondents
85%
State & local respondents
Integrating technology
Respondents noted that
Embracing change is the biggest management challenge
74%
Federal respondents
85%
State & local respondents
Respondents noted that
Embracing change is the biggest management challenge
We hold longstanding relationships with public sector entities, such as the U.S. Department of Defense and the USDA, and our Zero Trust lab allows agencies to test technology integration for a smoother transition.
Managing budgets
75%
Federal respondents
86%
State & local respondents
75%
Federal respondents
86%
State & local respondents
Managing budgets
Respondents noted that
Overcoming budgetary concerns is a major hurdle
Lumen can help you meet your compliance goals and prepare for the future without compromising performance or requiring costly infrastructure updates.
75%
Federal respondents
86%
State & local respondents
Managing budgets
Respondents noted that
Overcoming budgetary concerns is a major hurdle
Respondents noted that
Overcoming budgetary concerns is a major hurdle
Lumen can help you meet your compliance goals and prepare for the future without compromising performance or requiring costly infrastructure updates.
Secure your mission-critical data
Managed endpoint detection, full attack visibility, enhanced encryption and many more elements make Zero Trust security possible across each pillar of Zero Trust: identity, device, network, application and data. Protect your agency and citizens with the next level of cybersecurity.
1Market Connections, Lumen Zero Trust Survey Report, October 2023.
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