The IT paradox refers to the challenge of balancing data security with easy access, as organizations strive to provide critical information to those who need it while maintaining robust security protocols. The rapid growth and adoption of cloud technologies exacerbate this problem, putting pressure on IT teams to balance shareability and security. According to a recent survey, 43% of respondents said their organization lacks sufficient IT resources to ensure secure data access, creating an information bottleneck that slows down decision-making and business strategies. Data security is crucial, but easy access is equally essential for analysis, innovation, and growth. The evolution of cyber threats demands sophisticated security measures, further stretching already thin resources. To address this paradox, cloud-native data virtualization offers a transformative solution by connecting and sharing data directly in the tools where it's needed, providing user-based permission settings and protecting sensitive data without sacrificing its security.