COMPREHENSIVE RISK MANAGEMENT IN IT INFRASTRUCTURE: ANALYZING THREATS, VULNERABILITIES, AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Authors

  • Siva Prasad Ponnuru Client Service Technology Solutions, USA. Author

Keywords:

IT Risk Management, Cybersecurity Controls, Threat Detection Analytics, Zero-Trust Architecture, Vulnerability Assessment

Abstract

This technical article examines the evolving landscape of IT risk management, incorporating data from leading industry reports spanning 2023-2024. Through detailed examination of threat landscapes, vulnerability assessments, and security controls, the article reveals that organizations implementing comprehensive risk management frameworks experienced an average 72% reduction in security incidents and achieved 51% improvement in security posture. The article encompasses various aspects including automated threat detection achieving 96.8% accuracy rates, AI-driven risk analysis frameworks showing 81% improved prediction accuracy, and zero-trust architectures reducing breach costs by $1.27 million. Case studies from financial services and healthcare sectors demonstrate practical implementations, with documented improvements including reduction in mean time to detect (MTTD) from 287 days to 23 days and HIPAA compliance improvements from 82% to 98.7%. The research underscores the critical importance of integrated risk management approaches in addressing modern cybersecurity challenges.

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Published

2024-11-13

How to Cite

Siva Prasad Ponnuru. (2024). COMPREHENSIVE RISK MANAGEMENT IN IT INFRASTRUCTURE: ANALYZING THREATS, VULNERABILITIES, AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (IJCET), 15(6), 364-380. https://mylib.in/index.php/IJCET/article/view/IJCET_15_06_031