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Volume 02, Issue 05

Published on: May 2026

CYBERSECURITY FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGIES, CHALLENGES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

Prabhat Bisht

NIC, Chandigarh Haryana, INDIA
DOI:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.883

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Critical infrastructure systems—including energy grids, water supply networks, transportation systems, and healthcare facilities—are increasingly dependent on digital technologies, thereby expanding their exposure to cyber threats. This paper analyses the current cybersecurity landscape for critical infrastructure, with a focus on identifying key vulnerabilities such as legacy system limitations, inadequate security integration, and increased interconnectivity. To mitigate these risks, the study proposes strategic frameworks centred on Zero Trust Architecture and AI-driven threat detection to enable continuous monitoring and adaptive response. Furthermore, a comparative analysis of global best practices is presented to evaluate existing approaches and identify gaps in implementation. The paper also outlines future research directions aimed at enhancing system resilience, strengthening security frameworks, and supporting the reliable operation of essential services.

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Bisht, P. (2026). Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Strategies, Challenges and Future Directions. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.883

Bisht, Prabhat. "Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Strategies, Challenges and Future Directions." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.883.

Bisht, Prabhat. "Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Strategies, Challenges and Future Directions." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.883.

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