Survey Reveals 99% Demand for Microsegmentation Amidst Lateral Movement Attacks

• •99% of security leaders want microsegmentation, but over 90% lack adequate protection.
• •Nearly half of organizations experienced lateral movement attacks in the past year.
• •Only 24% of organizations have deployed microsegmentation despite its importance.

A recent Omdia survey commissioned by Elisity found that 99% of cybersecurity leaders in healthcare and manufacturing want microsegmentation deployed, yet over 90% have protected fewer than 80% of their critical systems. Nearly half of the respondents reported experiencing lateral movement attacks in the past year. The survey included 352 U.S. cybersecurity decision makers, highlighting a significant gap between demand and implementation. While 68% are pursuing microsegmentation as part of a Zero Trust strategy, only 24% have deployed it. Many organizations still rely on outdated tools like VLANs and ACLs, which leave them vulnerable to attacks. The survey indicates that 44% of respondents lack comprehensive device visibility, and 69% emphasize the need for identity-based controls. Business pressures, such as cyber insurance requirements, are driving the push for microsegmentation. The findings suggest that while organizations recognize the importance of modern security measures, execution remains a challenge.