Do I have to remove my VPN to adopt Zero Trust?

No. Most organizations do not remove VPN access in one step, and they do not need to. In practice, VPNs often remain during the transition while identity-based access, managed devices, and application-specific controls are rolled out. Over time, many companies reduce VPN dependency as they adopt Conditional Access, Microsoft Entra Private Access, and tighter policy-based controls. The goal is usually not a sudden VPN shutdown, but a phased move away from broad network access toward narrower, identity-aware access paths.