Zero-trust security architecture has become the de facto standard for enterprise SaaS deployments, replacing traditional perimeter-based approaches that struggled with cloud and remote work environments.
Providers are building continuous authentication, microsegmentation, and least-privilege access into their platforms by default. Customers benefit from stronger posture without significant configuration work.
Procurement teams increasingly require zero-trust capabilities in RFPs, treating them as baseline rather than premium features in security-sensitive industries.