IT leaders are focusing on the development of effective Web3 strategies to address the opportunities and threats associated with the evolving digital landscape. A global study by Noaris Protocol indicates that 58% of IT directors regard a comprehensive Web3 strategy as crucial, with an additional 41% acknowledging its importance.

The research identifies a shift towards Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) as vital for cybersecurity. Half of the IT directors surveyed strongly agree that integrating DePIN-based security into blockchain ecosystems is necessary for managing risks and protecting Web3 projects from Web2 vulnerabilities.

Furthermore, 83% of respondents believe decentralized cybersecurity systems are better than traditional centralized solutions, with 14% considering them comparable and only 3% favoring centralized security.

This growing agreement indicates a broader industry movement towards decentralized models that strengthen infrastructure against cyber threats, particularly as quantum computing presents challenges to established encryption methods.

The study also shows that 94% of respondents anticipate decentralized networks will be essential in countering quantum computing threats within the next decade. As IT leaders prepare for the post-quantum landscape, the integration of DePIN into Web3 security frameworks becomes increasingly important.

Enhanced cybersecurity ranks as the primary motivation for DePIN adoption, cited by 58% of IT directors, while 26% see economic incentives as a factor. The ability to establish provable and shared trust among devices, services, and organizations is significant, with 54% believing it will certainly increase enterprise adoption, while 43% think it is highly likely.