Cybersecurity in digital epoch: Emerging threats and modern defense techniques

Abstract

Over the years, developments in the ICT industry have opened doors to countless cybercrimes. Numerous tools and security solutions are available in the market to deter such cyber threats, but even with such comprehensive efforts, e-crime is growing each passing day exponentially. Although technology has revolutionized the way organizations work today, wider utilization of technology leads to more and more security vulnerability possibilities. Enhancing access and improving connectivity to harness Digital Transformation is a priority. Hence, this research paper's key focus is to address the security threats that arise from current and emerging technology, modern and cutting-edge cybersecurity threat mitigation strategies that need attention and the opportunities that lie in the cyber landscape. The paper will help all those already digitally transformed or shifting their offline business models to digital and connecting people and devices over the internet by providing them with requisite insights into cybersecurity.