Securing the Digital Era: A Comprehensive Review of IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Innovations
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70445/gjus.3.1.2026.154-175Keywords:
IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security, Cyber Threats, Information Security, Machine Learning, Cyber ResilienceAbstract
Information Technology (IT) infrastructure is rapidly evolving, and due to this, Cyber Security plays an important role in safeguarding digital assets and maintain system reliability. The review covers cloud security, advanced encryption, Zero Trust Architecture, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other new and emerging cybersecurity technologies, along with an overview of modern IT infrastructure and new cyber threats. It also covers cyber security frameworks, implementation issues and gaps in cyber security research. The results point to the shortcomings of traditional security strategies and the need for more comprehensive, flexible, and proactive protection strategies. Future work should focus on developing intelligent threat detection mechanisms, ensuring privacy protection, and resilient cybersecurity solutions for dynamic digital landscapes.
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