Executive Summary

This report analyzes the evolving landscape of security risks within Zero Trust architectures. The key findings below highlight critical vulnerabilities and their impact, providing a high-level snapshot of the current challenges organizations face in implementing and maintaining a true Zero Trust model.

64%

Of Breaches Exploit Misconfigurations

Improperly configured identities, network policies, or cloud services remain the primary entry point for attackers.

42%

Involve Compromised Identities

Stolen credentials and insufficient MFA are major factors, undermining the core principle of "never trust, always verify."

$4.5M

Average Breach Cost

The financial impact continues to rise, driven by data exfiltration, operational downtime, and reputational damage.

The Zero Trust Attack Surface

A Zero Trust architecture is built on several interconnected pillars. This section allows you to explore common vulnerabilities and attack vectors associated with each pillar. Click on a pillar below to filter the chart and see the most relevant threats and descriptive insights for that domain.

Top Attack Vectors for: All Pillars

Frequency of observed attack vectors in analyzed breaches.

Pillar Insights

Risk & Impact Analysis

Understanding the potential consequences of a breach is crucial for prioritizing security investments. The visualizations below explore the financial impact across different industries and map out the broader risk landscape based on the likelihood and potential impact of various threats.

Average Breach Cost by Industry

Financial sectors and healthcare face the highest costs due to regulatory fines and sensitive data.

Zero Trust Risk Matrix

Bubble size represents the frequency of incidents. Hover for details.

Strategic Mitigations

Effective defense requires a multi-layered approach. This section provides actionable recommendations to strengthen your Zero Trust posture. Use the filters to focus on controls relevant to a specific security pillar you are working to improve.

Data Sources & References

The data presented in this interactive report is synthesized from leading industry research and threat intelligence reports. The following sources were used to compile the illustrative statistics and findings.

  • 2025 Global Threat Report

    CyberRisk Analytics: Analysis of over 50,000 security incidents, providing data on attack vector frequency and emerging threats.

  • Cost of a Data Breach Study, 2025

    Ponemon Institute: Comprehensive annual study detailing the financial impact of data breaches across various industries and regions.

  • The State of Zero Trust Maturity, 2025

    Forrester Research: A survey-based report on Zero Trust adoption rates, common implementation challenges, and security control effectiveness.

  • Vulnerability & Misconfiguration Index

    Tenable Research: A report compiling statistics on the prevalence of software vulnerabilities and cloud service misconfigurations leading to security breaches.