PROBLEMS OF CYBER RESILIENCE OF ICT SYSTEMS IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

DOI: 10.31673/2412-4338.2024.016472

Abstract

The modern world is characterized by the rapid development of information technology and the growing importance of cybersecurity in business processes of companies. Within this context, ensuring the comprehensive security of ICT systems becomes particularly relevant, as they are subject to constant external and internal threats in the conditions of digital transformation. A strategic approach implies the elimination of fragmentation, the deployment of aligned technologies and processes, and the development of a single integrated security architecture that allows for the protection at all levels of the organization's ICT systems - from IoT endpoints to multi-cloud infrastructures. Organizations that adhere to this strategy do so much more often than their lower-tier counterparts, which can lead to an increase in vulnerabilities and a deterioration in the response to cyberattacks. High-level organizations also share information about threats within their company more frequently, as this enhances the overall awareness and readiness to counter potential attacks.
Higher-level organizations are more likely to ensure that their security measures are effective everywhere (locally, in the cloud, in IoT, on mobile devices, etc.). As the attack surface in an organization increases with the proliferation of various types of endpoints and cloud systems, outdated security tools sometimes fail to perform their functions in time. Addressing this issue and ensuring the integration of tools into the infrastructure significantly improves the organization's security posture.
The article considers the issue of cyber resilience of ICT systems in relation to threats arising in the process of digital transformation. Based on Fortinet's global statistical research, the basic trends affecting the main business processes of organizations undergoing digital transformation are identified. Cybersecurity threats are identified and their significance for digital transformation processes is shown. Practical recommendations on the integration of cybersecurity systems to form a unified security architecture of the organization are provided.

Keywords: digital transformation, technical systems resilience, cyber resilience, digital transformation threats, information security management, unified security architecture.

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