In APAC, the impact of COVID-19 revealed varying levels of preparedness for remote work challenges, highlighting low confidence in access security technologies. MFA adoption lags behind other security tools, primarily used for remote access. Transitioning to modern access methods like Zero Trust is crucial, despite challenges such as hybrid infrastructure and cost concerns. Moving forward, embracing the Zero Trust model and prioritizing MFA alongside innovative approaches like adaptive access and passwordless authentication are essential for enhancing security measures.