DXC and Microsoft’s global study reveals 83% of organizations with Zero Trust frameworks have reduced security incidents, yet only 30% deploy AI-driven authentication tools.
As cyber threats powered by artificial intelligence continue to evolve, a new global report by DXC Technology and Microsoft highlights a growing divide between the widespread adoption of Zero Trust frameworks and the slow integration of AI-based security tools.
Titled “The Trust Report: From Risk Management to Strategic Resilience in Cybersecurity,” the study draws insights from over 100 cybersecurity experts across four continents. It reveals that 83% of organizations implementing Zero Trust have successfully reduced security incidents, cutting remediation costs and boosting resilience. However, only 30% of enterprises currently use AI-driven authentication tools, exposing a missed opportunity to strengthen cyber defenses amid increasingly automated attacks.
“Zero Trust is increasingly viewed as the security standard going forward.”
— Dawn-Marie Vaughan, Global Offering Lead – Cybersecurity, DXC Technology
“Zero Trust is increasingly viewed as the security standard going forward,” said Dawn-Marie Vaughan, Global Offering Lead – Cybersecurity, DXC Technology. “As AI-driven threats accelerate, organizations must evaluate security holistically across identity, devices, networks, applications, and data. At DXC, we help customers embed Zero Trust into their culture and technology to both defend against AI threats and harness secure AI in the same decisive motion.”
The research also found that 66% of organizations identify legacy systems as the biggest barrier to full Zero Trust implementation, while 72% cite emerging threats as their key driver for ongoing improvements. Notably, over half of the respondents said Zero Trust adoption improved not just security but also the overall user experience.
According to Alex Simons, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Entra, “Building Zero Trust solutions alongside DXC extends the value of Microsoft’s ecosystem — enabling tighter integration, simplified operations, and greater visibility and control.”
The report underscores that Zero Trust is not a one-off project but a continuous journey requiring cultural change, continuous monitoring, and trusted partnerships.
