Why Zero Trust is struggling, and how AI could save it | Ep. 253

Zero trust was once the leading cybersecurity strategy, but has it lost momentum? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Morey Haber, Chief Security Advisor at BeyondTrust, about whether zero trust is failing or simply misunderstood.

They explore why many companies struggle to implement zero trust effectively, the gap between intention and execution, and how vendor marketing may have added confusion to the conversation. Morey explains why identity and privileged access management are now critical, how lateral movement works during attacks, and why many AI agents are dangerously over-privileged.

Topics include:

The misconception that zero trust is a product

How AI is reshaping the need for zero trust

The role of identity in modern cybersecurity

Real-world deployment challenges and mistakes

Why secure-by-design is often an afterthought

This episode is ideal for IT leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and anyone looking to better understand how zero trust fits into a world increasingly influenced by AI.